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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.

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
£100,507
Latest Expenditure
£197,891

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 68.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 27% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 97.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 48% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 47% 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

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 2024.

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
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
2020
£64,695
£279,5450 / 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 2024?

Sinfonia Smith Square Foundation reported total income of £101k and reported expenditure of £198k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Sinfonia Smith Square Foundation?

Sinfonia Smith Square Foundation has a program ratio of 68.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 27% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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

Address
St. John's Smith Square
Smith Square
LONDON
SW1P 3HA
Registration Date
7 October 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5089326
Charity Number
1169535

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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

Sectors & Classifications

Arts

Also Known As

  • Southbank Sinfonia Foundation

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