Brighton And Hove Philharmonic Society Limited
Also known as: Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra, Friends of the Philharmonic
The Society is established to promote and assist the study, practice, knowledge and appreciation of music, and generally advance the cause of music. It aims to bring pleasure to the local community through providing high quality, varied classical music programmes, professionally performed, at realistic prices to the audience, within the Society's available resources.
Activities & Mission
The Society is established to promote and assist the study, practice, knowledge and appreciation of music, and generally advance the cause of music. It aims to bring pleasure to the local community through providing high quality, varied classical music programmes, professionally performed, at realistic prices to the audience, within the Society's available resources.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 93% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 21% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 22% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £505,303 | £689,245 | £597,565 | £1,516,902 | £1,516,643 | 3 / 4 |
| 2024 | £548,557 | £560,118 | £560,118 | £1,702,385 | £1,702,385 | 2 / 2 |
| 2023 | £508,702 | £360,780 | £360,780 | £1,713,946 | £1,563,946 | 1 / 12 |
| 2022 | £651,621 | £327,107 | £302,868 | £1,566,024 | £1,565,124 | 1 / 5 |
| 2021 | £351,339 | £126,722 | 0 / 4 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Brighton And Hove Philharmonic Society Limited
What does Brighton And Hove Philharmonic Society Limited do?
The Society is established to promote and assist the study, practice, knowledge and appreciation of music, and generally advance the cause of music. It aims to bring pleasure to the local community through providing high quality, varied classical music programmes, professionally performed, at realistic prices to the audience, within the Society's available resources.
How much income did Brighton And Hove Philharmonic Society Limited report in 2025?
Brighton And Hove Philharmonic Society Limited reported total income of £505k and reported expenditure of £689k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Brighton And Hove Philharmonic Society Limited?
Brighton And Hove Philharmonic Society Limited has a program ratio of 118.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 93% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Brighton And Hove Philharmonic Society Limited registered as a charity?
Brighton And Hove Philharmonic Society Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 February 1967 as charity number 250921. It has been registered for 59 years.
Who runs Brighton And Hove Philharmonic Society Limited?
Brighton And Hove Philharmonic Society Limited is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Andrea Theresa Cifelli. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Brighton And Hove Philharmonic Society Limited operate?
Brighton And Hove Philharmonic Society Limited operates in Brighton And Hove, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Brighton And Hove Philharmonic Society Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Brighton And Hove Philharmonic Society Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 250921.
Details
Community Base
113 Queens Road
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 3XG
Registry Information
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra
- Friends of the Philharmonic
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated