THE HAFFNER ORCHESTRA
The Haffner Orchestra is a very good amateur concert orchestra, normally giving three public concerts a year in Lancaster.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a pretax surplus of £5,582 for the year ended 31 July 2025, with net assets totaling £67,942. The trustees note that while the financial position is healthy, the surplus is significantly supported by government tax reliefs which, if removed, would eliminate the surplus. The organization maintains a comfortable financial buffer but acknowledges the need to grow sponsor and patron support to ensure stability.
What the accounts disclose
“Ticket sales £16,025”
Trustees
- Caroline Mary Sidery
- Caroline Victoria Wellesley-Smith
- Fiona Mary Richardson
- Helen Bardsley
- Ivan Harry Sedgwick
- Jacqueline Townsend
- KEITH ALLAN STRACHAN
- Mark Basil Swindells
- NICK GILLIBRAND
- Ruth Hutchison
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £35k | £29k |
| 31/07/2024 | £36k | £29k |
| 31/07/2023 | £22k | £17k |
| 31/07/2022 | £33k | £19k |
| 31/07/2021 | £15k | £6k |
Common questions
Is THE HAFFNER ORCHESTRA financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a pretax surplus of £5,582 for the year ended 31 July 2025, with net assets totaling £67,942. The trustees note that while the financial position is healthy, the surplus is significantly supported by government tax reliefs which, if removed, would eliminate the surplus. The organization maintains a comfortable financial buffer but acknowledges the need to grow sponsor and patron support to ensure stability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.