Company registration number: 09102558 Charity registration number: 1161411
ORPHEUS SINFONIA FOUNDATION TRUSTEES' REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
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Orpheus Sinfonia Foundation Trustees Report For The Year Ended 31 August 2025
Experience music differently
Trustees’ Annual Report – Year Ending 31 August 2025
SECTION A (Reference and administrative details)
Orpheus Sinfonia Foundation Registered charity number 1161411 Principal address: 442 Linen Hall 162-168 Regent Street London W1B 5TE
Trustees:
David Shaw Chairman Appointed by Board of Trustees Simon Browning Trustee Appointed by Board of Trustees Barbara di Biasi Trustee Appointed by Board of Trustees, 26 February 2025 Russell Jacobs Trustee Appointed by Board of Trustees Stephanie McAlpine Trustee Appointed by Board of Trustees Malcolm Singer Trustee Appointed by Board of Trustees Geoff Parkin Trustee Appointed by Board of Trustees Clive Hodges Trustee (resigned 1 April 2025)
SECTION B (Structure, governance and management)
Type of governing document – Constitution How the charity is constituted – Trust Trustee selection methods –
Elected by the board of trustees. Trustees are elected by the
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existing board of trustees following a skills audit and interview process to ensure a diverse range of expertise.
Additional governance matters:
The organisation is led by one part-time Chief Executive, supported by one freelance part-time Operations Manager, consulting on artistic, business and administrative duties. Thomas Carroll remains active as Artistic Director and Principal Conductor. Our Principal Guest Conductor, Oliver Gooch, also remains keenly involved. This is further supported by ad hoc work from a freelance Development Assistant, and newly appointed during the course of this year: freelance Patrons Officer, freelance Education Officer, freelance Concerts Officer and freelance Social Media Officer.
SECTION C (Objective and activities)
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document:
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(1) to advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in, and appreciation of, the art and science of music and all its aspects by any means the directors see fit, including the presentation of public concerts and recitals; and
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(2) to further such charitable purposes for the benefit of the public as the directors in their absolute discretion shall think fit but in particular through the making of grants and donations.
During this year, as we executed the first year of our strategy, we reviewed and revitalised the organisation’s mission and vision to better represent the reality Orpheus now finds itself in. This was articulated in a full rebrand undertaken by consultants Marshall Light, and to be launched publicly in September 2025.
Driven by a passion for excellence, imagination, and inclusivity, Orpheus Sinfonia continues to redefine what an orchestra can be—bold, innovative, collaborative, and deeply rooted in the belief that music can inspire, uplift and connect us all.
Our vision is to experience music differently.
Our mission is to deliver world-class music and creative opportunities, by inspiring audiences
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and shaping the future of music through unique, innovative performances.
Our values are:
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Daring: We dare to be different and strive for the extraordinary to deliver the most exceptional music experiences for our members and audiences.
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Dynamic: Our team has the resourcefulness, skills base and versatility to embrace ‘out of the norm’ to the aim of best serving the performance and collaboration.
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Opportunities: We’re passionate about inspiring futures in music and promoting advocacy. We provide young talented players with valuable career advice and active performance experience. We provide communities with ways to experience music and benefit from it.
Additional details of objectives and activities:
During the year grants were made from the Foundation to Orpheus Sinfonia for the purposes summarised above.
Financial resources were kept in accounts at the Charities Aid Foundation Bank.
Public Benefit
The charitable company is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102. The trustees have complied with the duty in section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit. The charity’s objectives and activities, as detailed in this report, are designed to deliver public benefit through the provision of world-class musical opportunities, community engagement, and support for the professional development of emerging musicians.
SECTION D (Achievements and Performance)
Summary of Main Achievements and Performance for the 2024-2025 Season
The 2024-2025 season was a period of strategic development for Orpheus Sinfonia, as we put into action the first year of strategy produced following the significant organisation review last year. This further clarified our position as a vital cultural charity dedicated to supporting young creative professionals and enriching communities. Our tireless commitment to serving our beneficiaries’ needs resulted in our activity proving ever more invaluable. We strive to deliver the maximum benefit with our slim available resources and capacity.
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Amongst a season of varied artistic achievement, particular highlights were the successful delivery of the Orpheus Sinfonia Foundation Programme (OSFP), generously supported by the Skyrme Hart Charitable Trust, encompassing a fully staged production of Parsifal (Prologue and Act 3), and the launch of Orpheus Sinfonia as a commissioning orchestra, championing the UK’s leading female composers, with the world premiere of Cheryl Frances-Hoad’s Three Mathematical Diversions.
Key Performance Indicators (2024-2025):
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Musician Opportunities Provided: 519 across various projects for 196 individual musicians.
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Total Performances Delivered: 29.
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Audience Reached: 7,600.
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Young People and Community Engaged in Projects: 1,500.
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New commissions: 2 (Cheryl Frances-Hoad & Foundationer Miles Walter).
Season Overview (2024-2025):
Nurturing Emerging Talent: The Foundation Programme
The 2024-2025 season saw the delivery of the second year of our Foundation Programme. A broad range of diversity was seen amongst 198 applicants across instrumentalists, conductors and composers. Within application categories, instrumentalists presented broadly even between male and female, whereas conductors presented 58% male and composers 72% male. Overall global majority applicants were well represented, with the largest demographic being 17%; and the total disability representation amongst applicants was 13.7%. Over the year, 38 newly appointed Foundation musicians were engaged in four orchestral projects, rehearsing and performing alongside our Principals under the direction of Principal Conductor Thomas Carroll, Foundation Conductor Daniel Joseph, and Guest Conductor Peter Selwyn. The activity for the year showcased our commitment to providing paid, professional platforms and high-level mentorship.
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The season commenced in October with a programme that included Artistic Director Thomas Carroll as soloist in Schumann’s cello concerto with Foundation conductor Daniel Joseph on the podium, and Beethoven’s 7th Symphony with Thomas Carroll conducting.
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Our second Foundation Programme concert took place in November opening with Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man performed with spatially distributed performers around the venue, segueing into Jessie Montgomery’s Starburst. Hyeyoon Park and Bartholomew Lafolette joined us as soloists for Brahms’ extraordinary double concerto, which was followed by Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 1.
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The third Foundation Programme project in March-April was an operatic collaboration with the Temple Music Foundation, and the team with which we had previously completed the Wagner, arr. Dove Ring Cycle. We presented a highly ambitious fully staged production of the prologue and Act 3 of Wagner’s Parsifal. This received great critical acclaim, including: in The Guardian, Fiona Maddocks: “These expert soloists, Orpheus Sinfonia and a small, elite chorus … mustered all the conviction needed to fill this ancient space.”
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The Season Finale Foundation concert in June featured the world premiere of Foundation Composer, Miles Walter’s Keepsakes/Namesakes , and the world premiere of Cheryl Frances-Hoad’s Three Mathematical Diversions with Saxophonist Jonathan Radford. The year’s programme concluded with Brahms’ Symphony No. 2 under the baton of Thomas Carroll.
These concerts collectively demonstrated the programme's breadth and diversity of repertoire, providing continuous, invaluable professional experience and showcasing the exceptional talent of our Foundation musicians. Alongside the rehearsals and performances, the Principals led wraparound advancement sessions. These sessions provided a safe space and opportunity for Foundationers to discuss with Principals various matters of the music industry and professional working life, offering first-hand insight into the realities of creating viable careers in music, as the Foundation Programme has set out to enable.
Participating Foundationers were highly positive of the experience, with one summing this up as:
“The sessions are a huge plus for anyone that doesn't come from an environment that was already instilling this culture into them. And I can't thank the Orpheus team enough that they make this professional and paid, because this really does make such a difference for me!”
97% gained vital new skills, 97% reported increased confidence, 100% would recommend the programme, 100% reported it was a meaningful experience they did not get elsewhere. 87% of OSFP Foundationers cite the OSFP being impactful in their securing further work. Orpheus Sinfonia subsequently offered 97 professional project opportunities to 2023-25 OSFP Foundationers, with more ongoing. The programme's achievements, learning outcomes, and opportunities for development were evaluated in a separate full report to inform the 24/25 Foundation Programme plans and objectives.
Own-Promotion Concerts at St George's Hanover Square
Generously supported by Peter Nullis we embarked on a first concert featuring our Principal Musicians as concerto soloists, an initiativePeter has identified as a much needed avenue to support. In this inaugural Principals Concerto concert, at the request of Peter Nullis, Principal Clarinetist Rosemary Taylor performed the Mozart Clarinet Concerto, in an all-Mozart programme.
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Our commitment to showcasing core repertoire and engaging directly with audiences at our London home continued with two key own-promotion candlelight concerts featuring our Principals:
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A successful Celebration of Christmas returned once more in December, bringing festive cheer to a large audience. The audience feedback was very favourable: 100% would recommend to a friend, 100% would come again, 100% reported positive impact on wellbeing.
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Our concert season at St George’s Hanover Square closed with a Night at the Movies concert of film and TV music played by Orpheus Principals, concluding a vibrant year of musical activity in our London home. This gave opportunity for public performance of the numerous arrangements Orpheus musicians have done over the years for the red carpet film premiere events and private events.
Innovative Outreach and Community Engagement
Building on our commitment to being a "neighbourhood orchestra," in Churchill Gardens, this year saw a significant deepening of our engagement within our local community of Churchill Gardens, supported by Westminster City Council. By devising activity in direct co-creation with residents, we have worked to ensure that those who otherwise lack access to live classical music can directly experience its transformative benefits where they are.
Our festive season was anchored in these community roots, featuring a curated Celebration of Christmas for the estate, alongside a dedicated over-65s festive party and a children’s Christmas in the Square. These events focused on multi-generational connection, ensuring music acted as a bridge across the community. This momentum continued into the spring and summer with a VE Day celebration and community lunch, and as requested by the residents a "Night at the Movies" Summer Gala, which brought cinematic orchestral scores to a wide local demographic.
Beyond performance, we also supported further professional advocacy and accessibility. On International Women’s Day, our CEO spoke with residents in sessions aimed at opening doors to careers in the performing arts.
The reach of our educational activity extended nationally through high-impact family programming:
- Regional Theatre Touring: In December, we took a festive double-bill of The Snowman and Fred and the Fantastic Tub-Tub to the Congress Theatre, Eastbourne. These large-scale performances were met with exceptional feedback, particularly at our engaging post-show meet-and-greets which allow young audiences to interact directly with the musicians and
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instruments.
- In the summer, we made our inaugural visit to the Imperial College Silwood Park Campus for their "Birds, Bugs and Beasts" day. We entwined a bespoke programme of live music with an interactive "instrument petting zoo," providing a tactile and immersive educational experience that brought the natural world and the orchestral world together for the first time at this venue.
Our strong support of community music making also continued with choral society performances alongside London Pro Arte Choir, West Sussex Philharmonic Choir, Quire Voices, Ware Choral Society and Tredici Chamber Choir.
By balancing these intimate local residencies with larger-scale regional performances, and choral collaborations, Orpheus Sinfonia continues to redefine orchestral outreach as a collaborative, inclusive, and deeply integrated community service.
Artistic Partnerships
Our concert season showcased a broad range of artistic endeavours:
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In September, Orpheus Sinfonia returned to Windsor Festival, performing in Windsor Castle in a performance of Elgar’s Dream of Gerontius with massed local youth choirs, and with HRH The Duke of Edinburgh in attendance. Orpheus Sinfonia is now recognised as one of Windsor Festival’s key partners.
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Smaller Orpheus ensembles continued to be invited to perform at prestigious events, championing our versatility in performance, including at the SKY TV Awards.
The year saw the continuation of a number of collaborations, as we seek to make these ongoing partnerships:
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Imperial College: Fostered by Principal Guest Conductor Oliver Gooch, Orpheus Sinfonia continued a relationship with Imperial College. We performed a programme of Mozart and Judith Wheeler Ceaseless Rounds of the Circling Planets , working side-by-side with Imperial Students.
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Ealing Youth Orchestra: Following the success of 2024’s project, Orpheus returned for a further side-by-side project in 2025, fostering engagement with aspiring young musicians.
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We also embarked on a new Artistic Partnership with the Tallis Choral Foundation. This determined young group shares the founding principles of our own Orpheus Sinfonia Foundation Programme. It was a joy to support them in this initiative in a performance of Mozart’s Requiem and Haydn’s Pauken-Masse in the magnificent Beverley Minster.
Opera
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In partnership with the Temple Music Foundation, opera was at the heart of the Foundation Programme this year with a fully staged performance of Act 1 of Parsifal - as noted above.
Our operatic collaborations continued with an acclaimed performance of Bellini’s Capuletti a Montecchi at West Green House Opera in July, under the baton of John Andrews. Performing on a stage built over the lake, this exquisite production garnered several 5-star reviews, continuing Orpheus’ record of excellence in performance at West Green House Opera.
SECTION E (Financial Review)
Summary of Financial Performance for 2024-2025
Key Financial Figures (Unaudited)
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Period start date: 01-Sep-24
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Period end date: 31-Aug-25
Incoming Resources
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Donations and legacies: £79,287 (Prior year: £267,799) – Decrease of 70%.
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Due to a one-off substantial benefactor donation made in YE24 that was not repeated in YE25, in line with expectations.
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Charitable activities (Income): £128,978 (Prior year: £170,646) – Decrease of 24%.
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Due to less Orchestral Tax Relief (OTR) being received in this year as the prior year had significant backdated claims.
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Other trading activities: £8,495 (Prior year: £8,049) – Increase of 6%.
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Investments: £1,512 (Prior year: £302) – Increase of 401%.
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Due to increased interest rates, and having increased funds held in the bank.
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Total Incoming Resources: £218,272 (Prior year: £446,797) – Decrease of 51%. The decrease reflects the prior year’s, YE24, exceptionally high income due to significant, one-off, benefactor donations and backdated Orchestral Tax Relief (OTR) claims.
Resources Expended
- Total Resources Expended: £256,710 (Prior year: £322,177) – Decrease of 20%. This reduction reflects the completion of major projects undertaken in the prior year.
Net Income/(Expenditure)
- Net (Expenditure): (£38,438) (Prior year: £124,620). This deficit was anticipated, as the
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charity utilised funds recognised in the prior year (YE24) to support planned charitable activities during this financial year, including grant funds of £41,994 from the Skyrme Hart Charitable Trust (recognised in YE24 but allocated to expenditure in YE25 and thereby accounting for showing the (£38,438) deficit.
Reconciliation of Funds
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Total funds brought forward: £193,364 (Prior year: £68,744).
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Total funds carried forward: £154,926 (Prior year: £193,364) – Decrease of 19.9%.
During the 2024-2025 financial year, Orpheus Sinfonia Foundation maintained a stable financial position. The recorded net expenditure of £38,438 is consistent with the strategic utilisation of funds secured in previous periods to fund the charity's ongoing commitment to professional development for elite music graduates.
Details of Any Funds Materially in Deficit: Not applicable.
Reserves Policy and Position
The Trustees recognise the essential need to maintain a level of reserves commensurate with the inherent risks of concert promotion and the dynamic nature of the current industry climate. These risks are regularly reviewed in light of the charity’s commitments and available resources.
As at 31st August 2025, the charity held Unrestricted Funds of £154,926 (Prior year: £193,365).
It must be carefully noted that this includes £75,000 of designated funding and donations received in YE25 that is allocated or designated to specific charitable activities planned in YE26. Please see designated funds note below. The use of designated funds from YE24 for expenditure on YE25 activity accounts for the £38,438 difference between YE24 unrestricted funds balance, and YE25 unrestricted funds balance.
The charity’s reserves policy was reviewed in 2024 and set at a target level of £75,000. This has been maintained in this current year. This is equivalent to an expected three months’ annual turnover or, alternatively and in extremely unlikely circumstances, it represents a provision against the possibility of performance costs not ultimately being received on a large-scale artistic project. This provision safeguards the charity against unforeseen circumstances and ensures the continuity of our core operations.
In line with this updated policy and decisions made after the year-end, the Board has strategically allocated funds to key future projects vital to the sustained existence of Orpheus and viability of its operations. These allocations demonstrate prudent financial planning and commitment to
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specific future activities, while maintaining a necessary level of readily available reserves:
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£25,000 is allocated to the Soundscapes project.
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£25,000 is allocated to support the expansion of core costs, strengthening the charity's operational capacity.
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£10,000 is allocated to underwrite the commission of a new work by acclaimed composer Sally Beamish for 2027.
The Trustees reaffirm their intention to continue to add to reserves as the level of activity grows and fundraising efforts gain momentum, aiming to exceed the minimum target where possible to ensure long-term sustainability.
Future Period Plans and Investment
The Board is overseeing the action of their approved comprehensive Investment Plan for additional surplus funds, linking directly to the charity’s strategic objectives. This plan is reflected in the reserves allocations detailed above.
Orpheus Sinfonia is committed to strategic growth and the continued delivery of high-quality artistic and charitable programmes. Funds incoming in this financial year are in part allocated to projects that will happen in the following financial year, ensuring planned activity can be executed effectively.
The approved expansion plan was developed in time for its execution to begin in September 2025, following the launch of the rebrand and vision. This strategic decision increases core costs to better support the scale of operation Orpheus Sinfonia has now achieved. The Board has adopted a low-risk expansion scenario, which they will continue to review annually and consider how best to meet the demands Orpheus now faces on each occasion. The aim being to move to the medium expansion scenario when deemed appropriate and viable.
A key artistic initiative will be launched in the next year (Sept 25 - Aug26): the Soundscapes project, to expand the realisation of Orpheus' core artistic vision. This ambitious project sets initial objectives: to stretch Orpheus artistically, establishing its own unique voice, and to give opportunity to explore the audience experience and enhance this through innovative approaches. It is then planned to seek to further develop this into an ongoing sustainable initiative in the coming years.
The Foundation Programme continues to be a core venture, generously supported by the Skyrme Hart Charitable Trust, with this vital support expected through to 2028. The board endeavours to consider the future of the Foundation Programme and its long-term funding options by this time.
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These planned investments are supported by a diversified income strategy, including earned income from engagements (projected at c.£10,000 per annum, a level we seek to maintain), Patrons Funding (currently c. £5,000 per annum, with a target to increase this to c. £10,000 per annum in YE26) plus Gift Aid, seeking trust and foundation funding, and anticipated Orchestral Tax Relief (projected at c.£37,500 for the current year).
The Trustees have considered the charity as a going concern.
Funding Acknowledgements
Successful applications for funding assistance were made to a number of Trusts, Foundations, and Grant-giving bodies, essential for furnishing our strategy and future planning with the means to be executed. These include:
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Skyrme Hart Charitable Trust
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Fenton Arts Trust
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Idlewild Trust
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Scops Arts Trust
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Hinrichesen Foundation
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Westminster City Council Culture and Community Grants
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Cockayne Foundation
Donations were also generously received from individuals and Patrons of Orpheus Sinfonia.
The charity is most grateful and indebted to these generous donations, which enable and make possible the charitable work Orpheus seeks to undertake to fulfil its mission. Furthermore, successful claims were made to HMRC for Gift Aid and Orchestral Tax Relief payments, for which we are eligible, significantly contributing to our financial health.
Designated Funds
In this year funds were received from grant-making bodies that are designated to future projects:
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Scops Arts Trust £5,000 designated to Orpheus Sinfonia Foundation Programme 25-26.
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Fenton Arts Trust £5,000 designated to Orpheus Sinfonia Foundation Programme 25-26.
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Idlewild Trust £4,000 designated to Orpheus Sinfonia Foundation Programme 25-26.
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Westminster City Council £10,000, 60% of which is designated to our Churchill Gardens Residency Autumn-Winter 2025.
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Skyrme Hart Charitable Trust funds designated to the Orpheus Sinfonia Foundation Programme. £37,500 of funds received in YE25 are carried forward to OSFP activities in YE26.
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Previously received funds continue to be held designated to YE26 activity:
- Cockayne Foundation £15,000 designated to Roxanna Panufnik Commission June 2026.
SECTION F (Other Optional Information) None
SECTION G (Declaration)
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
David Shaw Simon Browning Barbara di Biasi Russell Jacobs Stephanie McAlpine Malcolm Singer Geoff Parkin
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Small Company Rules
This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to companies subject to the small companies regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees' report was approved by the board of trustees and signed on its behalf by:
Mr David Shaw Trustee 1st May 2026
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Independent Examiner’s Report to the trustees of Orpheus Sinfonia Foundation
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Orpheus Sinfonia Foundation for the year ended 31[st] August 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of Orpheus Sinfonia Foundation you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’). I report in respect of my examination of Orpheus Sinfonia Foundation’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination of the accounts as prepared by Orpheus Accounting Limited. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records.
I confirm that there are no matters to which your attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed:
Name: Jacquie Whittingham Address: 7 Beauchamp Road, London SW11 1PG Date: 9[th] May 2026
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Orpheus Sinfonia Foundation Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account) For The Year Ended 31 August 2025
| Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: Donations and legacies 3 Charitable activities: Charitable activities Other trading activities 4 Investments 5 EXPENDITURE ON: Charitable activities: 7 Charitable activities NET (EXPENDITURE)/INCOME NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS: Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 17 |
Unrestricted funds £ 74,287 128,978 8,495 1,512 |
Restricted funds £ 5,000 - - - |
2025 Total funds £ 79,287 128,978 8,495 1,512 |
2024 Unrestricted funds £ 267,799 170,646 8,049 302 |
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| 213,272 | 5,000 | 218,272 | 446,797 | |
| (251,710) | (5,000) | (256,710) | (322,177) | |
| (38,438) | - | (38,438) | 124,620 | |
| (38,438) 193,364 |
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(38,438) 193,364 |
124,620 68,744 |
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| 154,926 | - | 154,926 | 193,364 |
The notes on pages 17 to 22 form part of these financial statements. The notes on pages 7 to 12 form part of these financial statements.
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Orpheus Sinfonia Foundation Balance Sheet As At 31 August 2025
| Notes FIXED ASSETS Intangible Assets 11 Tangible Assets 12 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 13 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year 14 NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES NET ASSETS FUNDS OF THE CHARITY Unrestricted Funds TOTAL FUNDS 17 |
Unrestricted funds £ 5,100 462 |
Restricted funds £ - - |
2025 Total funds £ 5,100 462 |
2024 Total funds £ - 693 |
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| 5,562 96,000 117,826 |
- - - |
5,562 96,000 117,826 |
693 100,494 131,085 |
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| 213,826 (59,462) |
- (5,000) |
213,826 (64,462) |
231,579 (38,908) |
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| 154,364 | (5,000) | 149,364 | 192,671 | |
| 159,926 | (5,000) | 154,926 | 193,364 | |
| 159,926 | (5,000) | 154,926 | 193,364 | |
| 154,926 | 193,364 | |||
| 154,926 | 193,364 |
For the year ending 31 August 2025 the charitable company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
On behalf of the board
Mr David Shaw
Trustee 1st May 2026
The notes on pages 17 to 22 form part of these financial statements. The notes on pages 7 to 12 form part of these financial statements.
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Orpheus Sinfonia Foundation Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 August 2025
1. General Information
Orpheus Sinfonia Foundation is a company limited by guarantee, incorporated in England & Wales, registered number 09102558 and registered charity number 1161411. The registered office is 442 Linen Hall, 162 - 168 Regent Street, London, W1B 5TE.
2. Accounting Policies
2.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)", Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Companies Act 2006.
The charitable company is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
2.2. Fund Accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for a specific purpose.
Restricted funds are to be used for specific purposes as laid down by the donor.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
2.3. Incoming Resources
Income
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the Charity is entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. Grants which have a restriction as to timing are recognised over the period for which they are given.
The value of services provided by volunteers has not been included in the accounts.
2.4. Resources Expended
Expenditure and irrecoverable VAT
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
All expenditure is considered to relate to expenditure of the charity in the furtherance of its charitable activities and includes the costs of delivering services undertaken to further the purposes of the charity and their associated support costs.
2.5. Intangible Fixed Assets and Amortisation - Other Intangible
Other intangible assets are website cost. It is amortised to income and expenditure account over its estimated economic life of 10 years.
2.6. Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:
Plant & Machinery
25% straight line
2.7. Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand and deposits held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and are readily convertible to a known amount of cash with insignificant risk of change in value, and bank overdrafts.
2.8. Financial Instruments
The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
2.9. Pensions
The charitable company operates a defined pension contribution scheme. Contributions are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities as they become payable in accordance with the rules of the scheme.
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- Income from Donations and Legacies
| 3. Income from Donations and Legacies |
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| Donations and gifts Donations and gifts 4. Income from Other Trading Activities Income from other trading activities 5. Investment Income Bank interest receivable 6. Net Income/(Expenditure) The net (expenditure)/income is stated after charging/(crediting): Depreciation of tangible fixed assets - owned 7. Analysis of Expenditure Charitable activities |
Unrestricted funds £ 74,287 |
Restricted funds £ 5,000 |
2025 Total funds £ 79,287 |
| Unrestricted funds £ 267,799 |
Restricted funds £ - |
2024 Total funds £ 267,799 |
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| Activities undertaken directly £ 184,340 |
2025 Unrestricted funds £ 8,495 |
2024 Unrestricted funds £ 8,049 |
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| 2025 Unrestricted funds £ 1,512 |
2024 Unrestricted funds £ 302 |
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| 2025 £ 231 |
2024 £ 231 |
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| Support costs (see note 8) £ 72,370 |
2025 Total £ 256,710 |
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Orpheus Sinfonia Foundation Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 August 2025
| Charitable activities 8. Support Costs Employee costs Premises expenses General administration Depreciation Governance costs Employee costs Premises expenses General administration Depreciation Governance costs 9. Staff Costs Staff costs were as follows: Wages and salaries Other pension costs |
Activities undertaken directly £ 237,865 |
Activities undertaken directly £ 237,865 |
Support costs (see note 8) £ 84,312 |
2024 Total £ 322,177 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 £ 20,959 504 21,463 |
2025 Charitable activities £ 49,207 9,501 2,111 231 11,320 |
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| 72,370 | ||||
| 2024 Charitable activities £ 31,994 45,036 2,271 231 4,780 |
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| 84,312 | ||||
| 2024 £ - - |
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| - |
No employees received employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) for the reporting period of more than £60,000.
- Average Number of Employees
Average number of employees during the year was: 1 (2024: NIL)
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Orpheus Sinfonia Foundation Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 August 2025
| 11. Intangible Assets Cost As at 1 September 2024 Additions As at 31 August 2025 Net Book Value As at 31 August 2025 As at 1 September 2024 12. Tangible Assets Cost As at 1 September 2024 As at 31 August 2025 Depreciation As at 1 September 2024 Provided during the period As at 31 August 2025 Net Book Value As at 31 August 2025 As at 1 September 2024 13. Debtors Due within one year Trade debtors Other debtors |
2025 £ - 96,000 96,000 |
Other £ - 5,100 |
|---|---|---|
| 5,100 | ||
| 5,100 | ||
| - | ||
| Plant & Machinery £ 924 |
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| 924 | ||
| 231 231 |
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| 462 | ||
| 462 | ||
| 693 | ||
| 2024 £ 32,318 68,176 |
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| 100,494 |
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Orpheus Sinfonia Foundation Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 August 2025
14. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
| Trade creditors Taxation and social security Accruals and deferred income |
2025 £ - 1,369 63,093 64,462 |
2024 £ 709 - 38,199 |
|---|---|---|
| 38,908 |
Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.
15. Deferred Income
Deferred income movements in the year were as follows:
| Balance at the start of the period Income deferred in the current period Amounts released in income from previous periods Balance at the end of the period |
2025 £ 10,000 43,567 (10,000) |
2024 £ 37,500 10,000 (37,500) |
|---|---|---|
| 43,567 | 10,000 |
16. Pension Commitments
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charitable company in an independently administered fund.
During the year the charge to the statement of financial activities in respect of defined contribution schemes was £504 (2024: £0).
At the balance sheet date contributions of £NIL were due to the fund and are included in creditors.
17. Movement in Funds
| Unrestricted funds General: General unrestricted fund Restricted funds Restricted Total funds |
As at 1 September 2024 £ 193,364 - |
Income £ 213,272 5,000 |
Expenditure £ (251,710) (5,000) |
As at 31 August 2025 £ 154,926 - |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 193,364 | 218,272 | (256,710) | 154,926 |
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Orpheus Sinfonia Foundation Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 August 2025
| Unrestricted funds General: General unrestricted fund Total funds |
As at 1 September 2023 £ 68,744 |
Income £ 446,797 |
Expenditure £ (322,177) |
As at 31 August 2024 £ 193,364 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68,744 | 446,797 | (322,177) | 193,364 |
18. Transactions with Trustees
None of the trustees received any remuneration or any other benefits from an employment with the charity or a related entity during the current or previous year.
No trustee expenses have been incurred.
19. Related Party Disclosures
Key management personnel (including directors) received compensation of £20,959 (2024: £0).
Rosemary S Taylor is the Chief Exective Officer (CEO) of the Charity. The CEO of the charity is a related party. The CEO’s remuneration is determined by the trustees.
No trustees received remuneration in the year (2024 - the same). No trustees received reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses (2024 - the same).
There are no other reportable related parties or transactions.
20. Company limited by guarantee
The company is limited by guarantee and has no share capital.
Every member of the company undertakes to contribute to the assets of the company, in the event of a winding up, such an amount as may be required not exceeding £1.
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Orpheus Sinfonia Foundation Detailed Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account) For The Year Ended 31 August 2025
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: Donations and legacies Donations and gifts Charitable Activities: Charitable activities Income from charitable activities Other trading activities Income from other trading activities Investments Bank interest receivable EXPENDITURE ON: Charitable Activities: Charitable activities Seeking donations, grants and legacies Advertising, marketing, direct mail and publicity Materials Wages and salaries Employers pensions - defined contributions scheme Temporary staff Travel and subsistence expenses Rent Rates Light and heat Premises insurance Printing, postage and stationery Telecommunications and data costs Professional subscriptions Bank charges Sundry expenses Depreciation Accountancy fees Legal fees |
2025 Total funds £ 79,287 |
2024 Total funds £ 267,799 267,799 170,646 170,646 8,049 8,049 302 302 446,797 (236,249) (1,513) (103) - - (31,994) - (42,592) (1,646) (95) (703) (1,060) (275) (784) (85) (67) (231) (4,780) - (322,177) (322,177) ...CONTINUED |
|---|---|---|
| 79,287 128,978 |
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| 128,978 8,495 |
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| 8,495 1,512 |
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| 1,512 | ||
| 218,272 (181,106) (3,234) - (20,959) (504) (27,159) (585) (7,029) (1,305) (172) (995) (638) (338) (793) (60) (282) (231) (11,286) (34) |
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| (256,710) | ||
| (256,710) | ||
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Orpheus Sinfonia Foundation Detailed Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account) (continued) For The Year Ended 31 August 2025
(38,438) 124,620
NET (EXPENDITURE)/INCOME
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