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Sinfonia Smith Square

Also known as: Southbank Sinfonia, Southbank Sinfonia at St John's Smith Square

Sinfonia Smith Square aims to transform lives through the universal power of music, nurturing the next generation of professional musicians through our orchestral Fellowship scheme, inspiring young artists, engaging with world class performers, providing innovative educational and community programmes, and supporting exciting cultural initiatives for the enjoyment of the widest possible audiences.

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Activities & Mission

Sinfonia Smith Square aims to transform lives through the universal power of music, nurturing the next generation of professional musicians through our orchestral Fellowship scheme, inspiring young artists, engaging with world class performers, providing innovative educational and community programmes, and supporting exciting cultural initiatives for the enjoyment of the widest possible audiences.

Grants

Sinfonia Smith Square makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
individuals
Total spending (2025)
£2,878,783
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people
What it supports
education and training and arts, culture, heritage, or science

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,097,144
Latest Expenditure
£2,878,783

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 73.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 78.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 24.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,284,018
Charitable Activities £1,197,356
Other Trading £555,156
Investments £60,614
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,263,962
Raising Funds £614,821
Governance £95,712
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£3,097,144
£2,878,783£2,263,962£3,697,619£587,28948 / 3
2024
£2,880,197
£3,296,386£2,548,588£3,456,327£496,00052 / 0
2023
£3,781,243
£2,733,417£2,251,888£3,828,166£325,85861 / 0
2022
£2,383,940
£2,992,167£2,459,759£2,790,206£74,89439 / 0
2021
£2,898,399
£936,961£830,229£2,565,652£014 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sinfonia Smith Square

What does Sinfonia Smith Square do?

Sinfonia Smith Square aims to transform lives through the universal power of music, nurturing the next generation of professional musicians through our orchestral Fellowship scheme, inspiring young artists, engaging with world class performers, providing innovative educational and community programmes, and supporting exciting cultural initiatives for the enjoyment of the widest possible audiences.

How much income did Sinfonia Smith Square report in 2025?

Sinfonia Smith Square reported total income of £3.10m and reported expenditure of £2.88m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Sinfonia Smith Square registered as a charity?

Sinfonia Smith Square was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 June 2002 as charity number 1092461. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs Sinfonia Smith Square?

Sinfonia Smith Square is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sinfonia Smith Square operate?

Sinfonia Smith Square operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Sinfonia Smith Square a registered charity?

Yes — Sinfonia Smith Square is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1092461.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
14 June 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3988191
Charity Number
1092461

Trustees

Charles Newsome-Hubbard
Dr Tracy Elisabeth Long CBE
Also governs 1 other charity
Duncan Wilson CBE
Edith Monfries
Genevieve Ellen Joy
Robert Laurence
Simon Timothy Over
Usman Peguero

Also Known As

  • Southbank Sinfonia
  • Southbank Sinfonia at St John's Smith Square

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