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The Philharmonia Benevolent Fund

Relief and assistance for present and former orchestral members of Philharmonia Orchestra

Activities & Mission

Relief and assistance for present and former orchestral members of Philharmonia Orchestra

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
£41,357
Latest Expenditure
£72,088

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 174.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 174.3%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£41,357
£72,0880 / 0
2024
£41,549
£53,8870 / 0
2023
£36,150
£51,4530 / 0
2022
£29,867
£14,1050 / 0
2021
£26,474
£11,2700 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Philharmonia Benevolent Fund

What does The Philharmonia Benevolent Fund do?

Relief and assistance for present and former orchestral members of Philharmonia Orchestra

How much income did The Philharmonia Benevolent Fund report in 2025?

The Philharmonia Benevolent Fund reported total income of £41k and reported expenditure of £72k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Philharmonia Benevolent Fund registered as a charity?

The Philharmonia Benevolent Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 July 1980 as charity number 280370. It has been registered for 46 years.

Who runs The Philharmonia Benevolent Fund?

The Philharmonia Benevolent Fund is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Philharmonia Benevolent Fund operate?

The Philharmonia Benevolent Fund operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Philharmonia Benevolent Fund a registered charity?

Yes — The Philharmonia Benevolent Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 280370.

Details

Address
6 chancel street
southwark
London
SE1 0UX
Registration Date
3 July 1980
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
280370
Charity Number
280370

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Trustees

Gareth Sheppard
GIDEON ROBINSON
June Scott
Philip White
Timothy Rundle
Victoria Irish

Sectors & Classifications

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14 May 2026
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