THE LONDON MOZART PLAYERS TRUST
The orchestra performs music around the UK and Europe as well as at its home in Croydon. Central to the organisations mission is creating access to music for young people and for those whose ability to attend performances is limited physically or geographically.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £62,615 for the year, increasing total reserves to £333,180. The trustees report that the charity retains sufficient reserves to cover ongoing operational costs and has adequate resources to continue operating for the foreseeable future. The auditor confirmed that the accounts give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee received remuneration between £60,000 to £70,000 during the year (2024: 1).”
“One employee received remuneration between £60,000 to £70,000 during the year (2024: 1).”
“Turnover in 2024/25 was £1.34m with the vast majority, over 65% being self-generated from paid engagements (34.3%), donations and fundraising events (20.9%) and ticket sales (9.7%).” — page 6
“During the period, in the furtherance of its charitable objects, the company made grants to London Mozart Players Orchestra Limited totalling £nil (2024: £105,537) and made various loans to that company.” — page 20
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 0 (FY2024) → 1 (FY2025).
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Jonathan Bloxham — Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor
Funders the charity credits
- Arts Council England
- Garfield Weston
- Rathbones
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Trustees
- Professor Sir Robert Ian Lechlerchair
- Catherine Reid Jones
- Christine Kinsella
- David James Lamberti
- John Bridcut
- Jonathan Feroze
- Roanna Mary Gibson
- Simon William Temple James
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £1.3m | £1.3m |
| 30/06/2024 | £962k | £987k |
| 30/06/2023 | £470k | £540k |
| 30/06/2022 | £380k | £499k |
| 30/06/2021 | £377k | £512k |
Common questions
Is THE LONDON MOZART PLAYERS TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £62,615 for the year, increasing total reserves to £333,180. The trustees report that the charity retains sufficient reserves to cover ongoing operational costs and has adequate resources to continue operating for the foreseeable future. The auditor confirmed that the accounts give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by CT Audit Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE LONDON MOZART PLAYERS TRUST earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds THE LONDON MOZART PLAYERS TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE LONDON MOZART PLAYERS TRUST as a grant recipient include THE ARDEOLA CHARITABLE TRUST, THE ISABEL BLACKMAN FOUNDATION, DR RADCLIFFE'S TRUST, THE CHILDHOOD TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ARDEOLA CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1.7m | |
| THE ARDEOLA CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £40k | |
| THE ARDEOLA CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £10k | |
| THE ARDEOLA CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | |
| THE ISABEL BLACKMAN FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £3k | Culture and Recreation |
| THE ISABEL BLACKMAN FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £3k | Culture and Recreation |
| DR RADCLIFFE'S TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | Dido & Aeneas |
| THE CHILDHOOD TRUST | FY2025 | £3k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 14/09/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/11/2018 | £10k | Community Building through Music |
| Greater London Authority | 16/10/2017 | £1k | Grant to London Mozart Players |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE THOMPSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £966k |
| THE IDLEWILD TRUST | 2 | £117k |
| COLWINSTON CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £39k |
| THE SIR JOHN RITBLAT FAMILY FOUNDATION | 2 | £35k |
| THE KIRBY LAING FOUNDATION | 2 | £34k |
| The Patricia Routledge Foundation | 2 | £13k |
| The Ashley Family Foundation | 2 | £6k |
| THE GATSBY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £3.3m |
Charities like this
- THE LONDON MUSICAL THEATRE ORCHESTRA
- THE LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LIMITED
- EARLY MUSIC AS EDUCATION
- THE MOZARTISTS
- THE LONDON SYMPHONY CHORUS
- THE NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE LONDON MOZART PLAYERS TRUST | £1.3m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE LONDON MUSICAL THEATRE ORCHESTRA | £392k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LIMITED | £28.8m | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| EARLY MUSIC AS EDUCATION | £137k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE MOZARTISTS | £689k | £80,001 - £90,000 | 1 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE LONDON SYMPHONY CHORUS | £167k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |