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Sinfonia Smith Square Foundation

Also known as: Southbank Sinfonia Foundation

SOUTHBANK SINFONIA FOUNDATION EXISTS TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE ORCHESTRA SOUTHBANK SINFONIA (REG NO.1092461) WHICH ITSELF TRANSFORMS GRADUATE MUSICIANS? PROSPECTS, GIVING THEM A VITAL SPRINGBOARD INTO THE PROFESSION. THE FOUNDATION FORTIFIES WHAT THE ORCHESTRA IS ABLE TO ACHIEVE, ENABLING IT TO FULFIL AMBITIOUS ARTISTIC PLANS, SAFEGUARDING THE VITAL ROLE IT PLAYS IN BRITAIN?S MUSICAL ECOLOGY.

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Activities & Mission

SOUTHBANK SINFONIA FOUNDATION EXISTS TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE ORCHESTRA SOUTHBANK SINFONIA (REG NO.1092461) WHICH ITSELF TRANSFORMS GRADUATE MUSICIANS? PROSPECTS, GIVING THEM A VITAL SPRINGBOARD INTO THE PROFESSION. THE FOUNDATION FORTIFIES WHAT THE ORCHESTRA IS ABLE TO ACHIEVE, ENABLING IT TO FULFIL AMBITIOUS ARTISTIC PLANS, SAFEGUARDING THE VITAL ROLE IT PLAYS IN BRITAIN?S MUSICAL ECOLOGY.

Grants

Sinfonia Smith Square Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2022)
£595,484
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies
What it supports
education and training, disability 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
£65,859
Latest Expenditure
£1,127,557

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 68.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £845,643
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £33,614
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £603,914
Raising Funds £16,139
Governance £4,800
Grants to Institutions £595,484
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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£65,859
£1,127,5570 / 0
2024
£100,507
£197,8910 / 0
2023
£92,741
£231,5690 / 0
2022
£879,257
£620,053£603,914£1,794,555£1,013,5320 / 0
2021
£51,214
£626,9080 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sinfonia Smith Square Foundation

What does Sinfonia Smith Square Foundation do?

SOUTHBANK SINFONIA FOUNDATION EXISTS TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE ORCHESTRA SOUTHBANK SINFONIA (REG NO.1092461) WHICH ITSELF TRANSFORMS GRADUATE MUSICIANS? PROSPECTS, GIVING THEM A VITAL SPRINGBOARD INTO THE PROFESSION. THE FOUNDATION FORTIFIES WHAT THE ORCHESTRA IS ABLE TO ACHIEVE, ENABLING IT TO FULFIL AMBITIOUS ARTISTIC PLANS, SAFEGUARDING THE VITAL ROLE IT PLAYS IN BRITAIN?S MUSICAL ECOLOGY.

How much income did Sinfonia Smith Square Foundation report in 2025?

Sinfonia Smith Square Foundation reported total income of £66k and reported expenditure of £1.13m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Sinfonia Smith Square Foundation registered as a charity?

Sinfonia Smith Square Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 October 2016 as charity number 1169535. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Sinfonia Smith Square Foundation?

Sinfonia Smith Square Foundation is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sinfonia Smith Square Foundation operate?

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

Is Sinfonia Smith Square Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Sinfonia Smith Square Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1169535.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
7 October 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5089326
Charity Number
1169535

Trustees

Dr JOHN MICHAEL BERMAN CBE
Also governs 2 other charities
Dr Tracy Elisabeth Long CBE
Also governs 1 other charity
JULIUS PEREGRINE HAROLD SHEPHERD WOLFF-INGHAM
Mary Cicely Florence Monfries
Also governs 2 other charities

Also Known As

  • Southbank Sinfonia Foundation

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