LAMBETH ORCHESTRA FUND
Promotion and development of the education of its members and the public in an appreciation of the art and science of music in all its aspects by the presentation of public orchestral concerts and by such other ways as the Orchestra through its Committee shall determine from time to time.
Objects
TO PROMOTE DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN THE EDUCATION OF ITS MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC IN AN APPRECIATION OF THE ART AND SCIENCE OF MUSIC IN ALL ITS ASPECTS BY THE PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC ORCHESTRAL CONCERTS AND BY SUCH OTHER WAYS AS THE ORCHESTRA THROUGH ITS COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE FROM TIME TO TIME.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity finished the financial year in a healthy financial position with a positive net income of £2,154 and unrestricted reserves of £37,809. The trustees report that prudent financial management has maintained a healthy financial cushion, allowing for ambitious future events and absorbing unexpected costs. There are no disclosed material uncertainties or risks to the charity's ability to continue operating.
What the accounts disclose
“Members' Subscriptions 14,946”
“The charity Lambeth Orchestra Fund (LO) controls a production company Lambeth Orchestra Concerts Limited (LOCL), to facilitate the claiming of Orchestral Tax Relief. Direct concert expenditure is incurred by LTCL. LO funds LTCL via a loan and a commissioning fee. At year end 31 Aug 2025, the loan balance between the two entities was £11794.” — page 8
“The charity Lambeth Orchestra Fund (LO) controls a production company Lambeth Orchestra Concerts Limited (LOCL)” — page 8
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Dean Rowland Minot
- Gillian Elizabeth Bird
- Judith Lewis
- Mia Robertson Dell Scott
- Michael James Griffiths
- Nina Victoria Swann
- Rachael Morris
- Sarah Phillips
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £33k | £31k |
| 31/08/2024 | £41k | £38k |
| 31/08/2023 | £39k | £38k |
| 31/08/2022 | £30k | £30k |
| 31/08/2021 | £7k | £6k |
Common questions
Is LAMBETH ORCHESTRA FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity finished the financial year in a healthy financial position with a positive net income of £2,154 and unrestricted reserves of £37,809. The trustees report that prudent financial management has maintained a healthy financial cushion, allowing for ambitious future events and absorbing unexpected costs. There are no disclosed material uncertainties or risks to the charity's ability to continue operating. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/09/2005 | £4k | Concert for Children |