THE SOCIETY OF THE GUILDFORD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Registered charity 803751 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as GUILDFORD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

The mission of the orchestra is give the playing member the opportunity to learn and engage with great pieces of music, develop their musical and personal skills as a collective group to perform these works, create performances that will entertain and educate the public, and encourage and inspire young players and performing artists.

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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £3,116 for the year ended 30 June 2025, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted reserves to £54,444. Despite this deterioration in performance, the Trustees report the charity remains in a strong financial position, citing sufficient reserves to cover administration for six to twelve months and potential support from the Friends of the Orchestra.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

• Making Music — “Brought to you by Making Music” (source page)

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram

Trustees · trustee networks

• ALAN JOHN THORPE · trustee of 1 other charity
• Abigail Claire Fairhurst
• Andrew John Turner
• Felicity Merryl Howgate
• KATHERINE ATKINSON
• Sarah Winterbotham
• TIMOTHY CHARLES JOHNSON

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Surrey

Income and spending

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