ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH ORCHESTRAS(THE)

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
01806863 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 April 2024

End date: 31 March 2025

ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH ORCHESTRAS(THE)

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

Directors report
Profit and loss
Balance sheet
Additional notes
Balance sheet notes

ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH ORCHESTRAS(THE)

Directors' report period ended 31 March 2025

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 March 2025

Principal activities of the company

The Association of British Orchestras is the national body representing the collective interest of professional orchestras, youth ensembles and the wider classical music industry throughout the UK. Our mission is to enable and support an innovative, collaborative and sustainable orchestral sector by providing advice, support, intelligence and information to the people who make British orchestras a global success.



Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025

Mr T Dittes
Ms E Gallagher
Mr P Philbert
Ms H Dunne
Ms L Galliard
Ms S Lewis


The directors shown below have held office during the period of
1 April 2024 to 7 February 2025

Ms L Kwan
Mr C Loughran


The director shown below has held office during the period of
1 April 2024 to 29 November 2024

Mr R Riley


The director shown below has held office during the period of
1 April 2024 to 19 November 2024

Ms L Tregale


The directors shown below have held office during the period of
1 April 2024 to 16 July 2024

Ms J Jamison
Mr J Williams


The directors shown below have held office during the period of
19 November 2024 to 31 March 2025

Mr M Downes
Mr D Burke
Mr D Parker


Secretary Judith Webster

The above report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions in part 15 of the Companies Act 2006

This report was approved by the board of directors on
16 September 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Ms S Lewis
Status: Director

ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH ORCHESTRAS(THE)

Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

2025 2024


£

£
Turnover: 368,297 380,950
Cost of sales: ( 84,200 ) ( 96,719 )
Gross profit(or loss): 284,097 284,231
Administrative expenses: ( 320,254 ) ( 354,198 )
Other operating income: 35,700 37,835
Operating profit(or loss): (457) (32,132)
Interest receivable and similar income: 7,949 3,547
Profit(or loss) before tax: 7,492 (28,585)
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: 7,492 (28,585)

ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH ORCHESTRAS(THE)

Balance sheet

As at 31 March 2025

Notes 2025 2024


£

£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: 3 877 2,386
Total fixed assets: 877 2,386
Current assets
Debtors: 4 26,856 19,550
Cash at bank and in hand: 221,929 197,895
Total current assets: 248,785 217,445
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 5 ( 59,424 ) ( 37,085 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 189,361 180,360
Total assets less current liabilities: 190,238 182,746
Total net assets (liabilities): 190,238 182,746
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 190,238 182,746
Total members' funds: 190,238 182,746

The notes form part of these financial statements

ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH ORCHESTRAS(THE)

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 March 2025 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

This report was approved by the board of directors on 16 September 2025
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Ms S Lewis
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH ORCHESTRAS(THE)

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

  • 1. Accounting policies

    Basis of measurement and preparation

    These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Section 1A (Small Entities) of Financial Reporting Standard 102

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    Tangible assets are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Any tangible assets carried at revalued amounts are recorded at the fair value at the date of revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses. An increase in the carrying amount of an asset as a result of a revaluation, is recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity, except to the extent it reverses a revaluation decrease of the same asset previously recognised in profit or loss. A decrease in the carrying amount of an asset as a result of revaluation, is recognised in other comprehensive income to the extent of any previously recognised revaluation increase accumulated in equity in respect of that asset. Where a revaluation decrease exceeds the accumulated revaluation gains accumulated in equity in respect of that asset, the excess shall be recognised in profit or loss. Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asset, less its residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows: Equipment - 25% straight line

    Other accounting policies

    Going concern The Company's financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realisation of assets and the satisfaction of obligations in the normal course of business. There are no material uncertainties about the Company's ability to continue. Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates and judgements are continually reviewed and are based on experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Revenue recognition Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable and represents amounts receivable for services rendered, stated net of discounts and of Value Added Tax. Operating leases Lease payments are recognised as an expense over the lease term on a straight-line basis. The aggregate benefit of lease incentives is recognised as a reduction to expense over the lease term, on a straight-line basis. Impairment of fixed assets A review for indicators of impairment is carried out at each reporting date, with the recoverable amount being estimated where such indicators exist. Where the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount, the asset is impaired accordingly. Prior impairments are also reviewed for possible reversal at each reporting date. For the purposes of impairment testing, when it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, an estimate is made of the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. The cash-generating unit is the smallest identifiable group of assets that includes the asset and generates cash inflows that largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets. Government grants Government grants are recognised at the fair value of the asset received or receivable. Grants are not recognised until there is reasonable assurance that the company will comply with the conditions attaching to them and the grants will be received. Government grants are recognised using the accrual model and the performance model. Under the accrual model, government grants relating to revenue are recognised on a systematic basis over the periods in which the company recognises the related costs for which the grant is intended to compensate. Grants that are receivable as compensation for expenses or losses already incurred or for the purpose of giving immediate financial support to the entity with no future related costs are recognised in income in the period in which it becomes receivable. Grants relating to assets are recognised in income on a systematic basis over the expected useful life of the asset. Where part of a grant relating to an asset is deferred, it is recognised as deferred income and not deducted from the carrying amount of the asset. Under the performance model, where the grant does not impose specified future performance-related conditions on the recipient, it is recognised in income when the grant proceeds are received or receivable. Where the grant does impose specified future performance-related conditions on the recipient, it is recognised in income only when the performance-related conditions have been met. Where grants received are prior to satisfying the revenue recognition criteria, they are recognised as a liability. Financial instruments A financial asset or a financial liability is recognised only when the entity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial instruments policy Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at the transaction price, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where it is recognised at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument. Debt instruments are subsequently measured at amortised cost. Financial assets that are measured at cost or amortised cost are reviewed for objective evidence of impairment at the end of each reporting date. If there is objective evidence of impairment, an impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss immediately. Defined contribution plans Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as an expense in the period in which the related service is provided. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset to the extent that the prepayment will lead to a reduction in future payments or a cash refund. When contributions are not expected to be settled wholly within 12 months of the end of the reporting date in which the employees render the related service, the liability is measured on a discounted present value basis. The unwinding of the discount is recognised as a finance cost in profit or loss in the period in which it arises.

ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH ORCHESTRAS(THE)

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

  • 2. Employees

    2025 2024
    Average number of employees during the period 3 4

ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH ORCHESTRAS(THE)

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
At 1 April 2024 9,484 9,484
Additions
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 31 March 2025 9,484 9,484
Depreciation
At 1 April 2024 7,098 7,098
Charge for year 1,509 1,509
On disposals
Other adjustments
At 31 March 2025 8,607 8,607
Net book value
At 31 March 2025 877 877
At 31 March 2024 2,386 2,386

ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH ORCHESTRAS(THE)

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

4. Debtors

2025 2024
£ £
Trade debtors 12,283 7,589
Prepayments and accrued income 6,694 3,911
Other debtors 7,879 8,050
Total 26,856 19,550

ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH ORCHESTRAS(THE)

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

5. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2025 2024
£ £
Trade creditors 2,833 9,514
Taxation and social security 3,866 4,386
Accruals and deferred income 48,765 19,760
Other creditors 3,960 3,425
Total 59,424 37,085