THE NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN
To advance education in music and orchestral playing of young people of Great Britain under the age of 21 by discovering and fostering exceptional musical talent and to help provide them with the highest level of tuition and experience in orchestral playing, as well as a broad range of related skills.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a significant financial surplus for the year, with total funds increasing from £4.54m to £7.38m, driven by a £2m legacy gift and a 19% rise in income excluding that gift. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted free reserves stood at £1,856,659, which the trustees assessed as sufficient against their policy target of maintaining total expendable funds equivalent to 40-60% of annual turnover.
What the accounts disclose
“Lyn Fletcher, a trustee of NYO, was engaged as a violin tutor for NYO projects during the year and received fees on a freelance basis totalling £13,756 (2024: £11,817).” — page 35
“NYO paid The Roundhouse Trust an amount of £5,846 for concert tickets, technical costs and reception venue hire. Michael Dixon, a trustee of NYO is also Finance Director of The Roundhouse Trust. Ella Bennett, a trustee of NYO is also a trustee of The Roundhouse Trust.” — page 35
“Lyn Fletcher, a trustee of NYO, was engaged as a violin tutor for NYO projects during the year and received fees on a freelance basis totalling £13,756 (2024: £11,817).” — page 35
“NYO paid The Roundhouse Trust an amount of £5,846 for concert tickets, technical costs and reception venue hire. Michael Dixon, a trustee of NYO is also Finance Director of The Roundhouse Trust. Ella Bennett, a trustee of NYO is also a trustee of The Roundhouse Trust.” — page 35
“Lyn Fletcher, a trustee of NYO, was engaged as a violin tutor for NYO projects during the year and received fees on a freelance basis totalling £13,756 (2024: £11,817).” — page 35
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Funders the charity credits
- ABRSM
- 29 th May Charitable Trust
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/11/2025)
Trustees
- Christopher Satterthwaitechair
- Ella Bennett
- Kyra Humphreys
- Michael Robert Dixon
- Nicola Christine Brentnall MVO
- Patrick James Bevan
- Raj Christopher Bhaumik
- Stephen Kenneth Sacks
- Vyla Lejeune Rollins
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | £5.2m | £4.5m |
| 30/11/2024 | £4.3m | £4.1m |
| 30/11/2023 | £3.8m | £4.4m |
| 30/11/2022 | £2.9m | £3.4m |
| 30/11/2021 | £2.8m | £2.1m |
Common questions
Is THE NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a significant financial surplus for the year, with total funds increasing from £4.54m to £7.38m, driven by a £2m legacy gift and a 19% rise in income excluding that gift. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted free reserves stood at £1,856,659, which the trustees assessed as sufficient against their policy target of maintaining total expendable funds equivalent to 40-60% of annual turnover. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Saffery LLP.
Who funds THE NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN as a grant recipient include THE GUYLL-LENG CHARITABLE TRUST, THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST, KARIN BRASS MEMORIAL FUND, THE OFENHEIM CHARITABLE TRUST, THE KIRBY LAING FOUNDATION.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Community Foundation | 09/07/2026 | £2k | The National Youth Orchestra |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 14/12/2001 | £10k | Grant awarded to The National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain (Tyne & Wear) |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE IDLEWILD TRUST | 3 | £14k |
| PETER SOWERBY FOUNDATION | 2 | £375k |
| THE HAROLD HYAM WINGATE FOUNDATION | 2 | £23k |
| THE GOLSONCOTT FOUNDATION | 2 | £5k |
| THE JOHN THAW FOUNDATION | 2 | £2k |
| THE ASSOCIATED BOARD OF THE ROYAL SCHOOLS OF MUSIC | 2 | £20 |
| BLUESPARK FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| THE ROYAL NORTHERN COLLEGE OF MUSIC ENDOWMENT FUND | 1 | £372k |
Charities like this
- NATIONAL YOUTH STRING ORCHESTRA
- THE NATIONAL YOUTH THEATRE OF GREAT BRITAIN
- NATIONAL CHILDREN'S ORCHESTRAS OF GREAT BRITAIN
- YOUTH MUSIC CENTRE
- THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC
- NATIONAL YOUTH CHOIRS OF GREAT BRITAIN
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN | £5.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NATIONAL YOUTH STRING ORCHESTRA | £186k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE NATIONAL YOUTH THEATRE OF GREAT BRITAIN | £4.0m | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| NATIONAL CHILDREN'S ORCHESTRAS OF GREAT BRITAIN | £1.7m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| YOUTH MUSIC CENTRE | £114k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC | £13.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |