London Philharmonic Orchestra Limited

Also known as: London Philharmonic Orchestra

PROVISION OF ORCHESTRAL SERVICES AND MUSIC EDUCATION

Activities & Mission

PROVISION OF ORCHESTRAL SERVICES AND MUSIC EDUCATION

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.

Show all 6 areas of operation

Local Authority

Brighton And Hove East Sussex Greenwich Lambeth Lewisham Southwark

Financial Information

Latest Income

£12,736,854

Latest Expenditure

£11,885,064

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 89.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 55% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample: 125). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 95.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 60% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 44% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £4,142,934

Charitable Activities £8,415,983

Other Trading £23,002

Investments £154,935

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £11,340,318

Raising Funds £544,746

Governance £42,795

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£12,736,854	£11,885,064	£11,340,318	£9,158,219	£1,385,473	43 / 0
2023	£12,758,165	£13,971,272	£13,434,919	£8,015,908	£1,342,694	40 / 0
2022	£10,575,632	£10,145,897	£9,604,232	£9,269,500	£1,114,503	40 / 0
2021	£7,305,374	£6,668,843	£6,224,564	£9,089,046	£4,935,691	40 / 0
2020	£8,745,577	£7,736,092	£7,285,216	£7,931,344	£906,486	39 / 2

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Frequently asked questions about London Philharmonic Orchestra Limited

What does London Philharmonic Orchestra Limited do?

PROVISION OF ORCHESTRAL SERVICES AND MUSIC EDUCATION

How much income did London Philharmonic Orchestra Limited report in 2024?

London Philharmonic Orchestra Limited reported total income of £12.74m and reported expenditure of £11.89m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is London Philharmonic Orchestra Limited?

London Philharmonic Orchestra Limited has a program ratio of 89.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 55% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample of 125 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was London Philharmonic Orchestra Limited registered as a charity?

London Philharmonic Orchestra Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 January 1965 as charity number 238045. It has been registered for 61 years.

Who runs London Philharmonic Orchestra Limited?

London Philharmonic Orchestra Limited is governed by a board of 19 trustees. The chair of trustees is CATHERINE HOGEL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does London Philharmonic Orchestra Limited operate?

London Philharmonic Orchestra Limited operates across 6 areas, including Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, Greenwich and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is London Philharmonic Orchestra Limited a registered charity?

Yes — London Philharmonic Orchestra Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 238045.