The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society
Also known as: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic
The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society's mission is to promote the love of music. Activities include: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir; Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and Youth, Community and Gospel Choirs; CD label RLPOlive; an education and participation programme; and contemporary, jazz and world music alongside rock, pop, comedy and classic films in Philharmonic Hall.
Activities & Mission
The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society's mission is to promote the love of music. Activities include: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir; Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and Youth, Community and Gospel Choirs; CD label RLPOlive; an education and participation programme; and contemporary, jazz and world music alongside rock, pop, comedy and classic films in Philharmonic Hall.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 14% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample: 81). How is this calculated?
Higher than 10% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 2% 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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £12,640,000 | £14,758,000 | £10,304,000 | £19,052,000 | £0 | 306 / 0 |
| 2024 | £12,613,000 | £14,867,000 | £10,273,000 | £14,246,000 | £1,628,000 | 261 / 0 |
| 2023 | £12,039,000 | £13,972,000 | £9,974,000 | £14,833,000 | £1,630,000 | 255 / 0 |
| 2022 | £10,255,000 | £10,608,000 | £8,632,000 | £11,796,000 | £1,803,000 | 250 / 0 |
| 2021 | £8,486,000 | £7,965,000 | £6,325,000 | £10,127,000 | £930,000 | 251 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society
What does The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society do?
The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society's mission is to promote the love of music. Activities include: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir; Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and Youth, Community and Gospel Choirs; CD label RLPOlive; an education and participation programme; and contemporary, jazz and world music alongside rock, pop, comedy and classic films in Philharmonic Hall.
How much income did The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society report in 2025?
The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society reported total income of £12.64m and reported expenditure of £14.76m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society?
The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society has a program ratio of 63.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 14% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample of 81 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society registered as a charity?
The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 October 1963 as charity number 230538. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society?
The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Louise Claire Shepherd. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society operate?
The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society a registered charity?
Yes — The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 230538.
Details
SOCIETY
PHILHARMONIC HALL
HOPE STREET
LIVERPOOL
L1 9BP
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- 30 July 2026
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