ULSTER ORCHESTRA SOCIETY LIMITED-THE
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Cash
£911k
+15.2% highest in 3 filed years
Net assets
£2.1m
+15.8% highest in 3 filed years
Employees
81
+6.6% highest in 3 filed years
Profit before tax
£282k
-62.5% vs 2025
Watchouts
Facts from the Companies House register and the latest accounts — not a rating
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1 PSC ceased in last 24 months
Significant control changed hands — see the Ownership section.
Net assets
3-year trend · vs Consumer Discretionary median
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Accounts
3-year trend · Δ = latest vs prior filed period · latest reflected 2026-03-31
| Metric | Trend | 2024-03-31 | 2025-03-31 | 2026-03-31 | Δ vs prior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total income | £1,382,069 | £1,407,608 | £1,342,295 | -4.6% | |
| Operating profit | £2,108 | £752,506 | £282,034 | -62.5% | |
| Profit before tax | £2,108 | £752,712 | £282,451 | -62.5% | |
| Net profit | £2,108 | £752,712 | £282,451 | -62.5% | |
| Cash | £131,150 | £791,387 | £911,490 | +15.2% | |
| Total assets less current liabilities | — | £1,783,022 | £2,141,810 | +20.1% | |
| Net assets | £1,030,310 | £1,783,022 | £2,065,473 | +15.8% | |
| Equity | £1,030,310 | £1,783,022 | £2,065,473 | +15.8% | |
| Average employees | 79 | 76 | 81 | +6.6% | |
| Wages | £2,783,044 | £2,877,822 | £3,227,789 | +12.2% | |
| Directors' remuneration | £173,292 | £178,300 | £130,071 | -27% | |
| Directors' pension contributions | £9,919 | £9,141 | £6,532 | -28.5% |
Values shown as filed in the company's annual accounts. — indicates the figure wasn't present under that line item in that period. The Δ column is the change from the prior filed period as a percentage of |prior|; lines a company doesn't report show —. About these numbers
Ratios
Computed from the line items above — sparklines read oldest → newest
| Ratio | Trend | 2024-03-31 | 2025-03-31 | 2026-03-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating margin | 0.2% | 53.5% | 21.0% | |
| Net margin | 0.2% | 53.5% | 21.0% | |
| Return on capital employed | — | 42.2% | 13.2% | |
| Gearing (liabilities / total assets) | 46.4% | 36.5% | 36.8% | |
| Current ratio | 1.58x | 2.12x | 2.05x |
Margins divide P&L lines by turnover. Gearing is liabilities over total assets. Current ratio is current assets over creditors falling due within one year. Interest cover is operating profit over absolute finance costs. Sector-distribution context coming next.
Audit & accounting basis
- Accounting basis
- FRS 102
- Reporting scope
- Standalone (parent only)
- Auditor
- HM Chartered Accountants
- Audit opinion
- Unqualified (clean)
- Going concern
- Affirmed
“The directors consider that the assumptions underlying the projections are reasonable and the cash flows achievable. On this basis the directors do not consider that there is a material uncertainty regarding the ability of the company to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.”
Significant events
- “The Orchestra continued to progress its capital campaign for Townsend Street, supported by the transformational commitment from The Foyle Foundation.”
- “Corporate engagement continued to develop positively during the year. Existing relationships with valued business supporters were maintained and strengthened, while new conversations and opportunities emerged across a range of sectors.”
- “The 2025/26 Season has been a little slow in parts with a number of core season concerts not achieving the capacity we had anticipated. Our Festive period was strong but Pops concerts so far haven't achieved income target.”
Auditor, going-concern and subsidiary information is drawn from the narrative of the latest annual accounts. About these numbers
People
19 active · 93 resigned
| Name | Role | Appointed | Born | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCKINLEY, Barbara | Secretary | 2014-05-01 | — | — |
| BEST, Rachel | Director | 2023-06-15 | May 1982 | British |
| COSTELLOE, Lucy Ellen | Director | 2021-04-22 | Mar 1994 | Irish |
| CROZIER, Miriam Daphne | Director | 2025-01-30 | Apr 1976 | Northern Irish |
| DOHERTY, Paul Gerard | Director | 2025-04-03 | Mar 1979 | Irish |
| EAKIN OBE, Michael George | Director | 2025-11-13 | Aug 1957 | British |
| HENRY MBE, Ian Scott | Director | 2023-09-21 | Jun 1971 | British |
| KEENEY, Michael Patrick | Director | 2024-10-01 | Mar 1976 | British |
| LOWRY, Scott | Director | 2024-02-08 | Jan 1991 | British |
| LUDLOW, Valerie | Director | 2021-03-25 | Feb 1977 | British |
| LYONS, Frank, Professor | Director | 2021-05-27 | May 1964 | Northern Irish |
| MARTIN, Siobhan Mary | Director | 2021-08-03 | Jun 1960 | Irish |
| MORRISON, Leslie David Alexander | Director | 2014-03-19 | Jan 1948 | British |
| MOUTRAY, Stephen William, Alderman | Director | 2023-09-21 | Feb 1959 | British |
| MULHOLLAND, Paul Francis | Director | 2021-10-28 | Jun 1959 | Northern Irish |
| STARK, Colin James | Director | 2024-07-08 | Jan 1956 | British |
| TAYLOR, Mark Steven | Director | 2026-01-28 | Feb 1993 | British |
| VALDERRAMA, Adriana | Director | 2024-10-01 | Apr 1973 | Colombian |
| WALTON, Philip George | Director | 2025-05-29 | Feb 1957 | British |
Show 93 resigned officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Resigned |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRUMMEY, Colm | Secretary | 1980-04-01 | 2013-06-20 |
| ADAIR, Mark William | Director | 2013-03-19 | 2014-09-30 |
| ADAIR, Mark William | Director | 2011-03-09 | 2011-09-13 |
| ADAIR, William Mark | Director | 2019-04-11 | 2026-03-11 |
| ADGEY, John | Director | 1980-04-01 | 2000-11-30 |
| ALEXANDER, Michael James | Director | 1980-04-01 | 1999-12-08 |
| BAIN, George Sayers, Professor Sir | Director | 2011-06-28 | 2016-12-13 |
| BELSHAW, Iris Elizabeth | Director | 2011-06-28 | 2014-01-14 |
| BOYD, Raymond | Director | 1980-04-01 | 1999-07-06 |
| BUNTING, Joanne Sharon, Councillor | Director | 2005-09-22 | 2010-01-27 |
| BURNSIDE, Stella | Director | 2006-03-23 | 2011-12-31 |
| BYERS, David | Director | 1980-04-01 | 2002-08-15 |
| CASSIDY, Fiona Anne | Director | 2009-03-12 | 2011-12-31 |
| COLE, William | Director | 2015-12-15 | 2021-12-15 |
| COLGAN, John Conrad | Director | 2003-11-27 | 2011-12-31 |
| COLL (OBE), Harry | Director | 1998-12-03 | 2008-01-24 |
| COLLINS, Bob | Director | 2006-02-16 | 2011-06-28 |
| COLLINS, Michael John | Director | 2021-05-27 | 2022-05-26 |
| COLLINS O.B.E., Thomas Brendan | Director | 1980-04-01 | 2008-01-24 |
| CROZIER, Miriam Daphne | Director | 2020-01-23 | 2021-06-30 |
| CURLETT, Rosalie | Director | 2021-01-28 | 2024-01-28 |
| DAVIDSON, Sheila | Director | 2011-11-02 | 2015-01-23 |
| DAVIES, Philip Thomas | Director | 2013-03-19 | 2015-11-19 |
| DAVIES, Philip Thomas | Director | 1999-12-08 | 2011-09-13 |
| DESMOND, Denis Fitzgerald | Director | 2008-01-24 | 2011-12-31 |
| DOHERTY, Aidan Anthony | Director | 2011-11-03 | 2015-01-23 |
| DOYLE, Maggie | Director | 2017-10-26 | 2019-04-01 |
| DUNLEATH, Dorinda Lady | Director | 1980-04-01 | 2008-01-24 |
| FALLOWS, David John | Director | 1999-10-21 | 2002-09-19 |
| GAULT OBE, Hilary Doreen | Director | 2000-11-30 | 2001-12-06 |
| GIBBONS, Aine Sarah | Director | 2003-11-27 | 2009-03-12 |
| GIBSON, Frances | Director | 2014-03-19 | 2020-03-19 |
| GIBSON, Frances | Director | 2005-04-14 | 2007-03-24 |
| GILLEN, Paul Andrew | Director | 2018-09-11 | 2023-04-08 |
| HARKNESS, George Douglas Blow | Director | 1980-04-01 | 2003-11-27 |
| HARTLEY, Tom Councillor | Director | 2001-09-13 | 2005-06-16 |
| HELLAWELL, Piers Rupert Henry Duncan, Professor | Director | 2014-09-30 | 2020-09-17 |
| HEWITT, Victor Alan | Director | 2013-05-09 | 2017-12-12 |
| HILL, Ian Julian Mccartan | Director | 2008-01-24 | 2010-03-04 |
| JOHNSTON, James Peter | Director | 2016-02-29 | 2017-09-07 |
| JOHNSTON OBE., Bryan Robert | Director | 1980-04-01 | 2000-11-30 |
| KEELING, Fergus, Dr | Director | 2014-09-30 | 2017-05-04 |
| KELLY, Rose Gabrielle | Director | 2015-06-25 | 2018-02-22 |
| KELLY, Rosemary | Director | 1980-04-01 | 2003-09-04 |
| KIRKPATRICK, Thomas James | Director | 2005-09-22 | 2009-09-10 |
| LEWIS, Colin Edward | Director | 2019-04-11 | 2021-10-07 |
| MACCARRICK, Conor Henry | Director | 1980-04-01 | 2008-01-24 |
| MACKENZIE CB, Richard Hill | Director | 2012-01-23 | 2013-11-25 |
| MAGINNESS, Alban, Councillor | Director | 1980-04-01 | 2001-09-13 |
| MASKEY, Conor Liam | Director | 2013-03-19 | 2013-11-25 |
| MASON, Ashley Montague | Director | 1999-12-08 | 2001-12-06 |
| MC CREADIE, David James | Director | 1980-04-01 | 2000-09-13 |
| MC MULLAN, Fr Kevin | Director | 1980-04-01 | 2001-08-23 |
| MC SPARRAN, Christine | Director | 1980-04-01 | 2001-12-06 |
| MCBRIDE, Paul Joseph | Director | 2015-06-25 | 2021-06-25 |
| MCCANN, Arthur John | Director | 2006-03-23 | 2011-12-31 |
| MCCLAY, Robert John | Director | 1999-10-21 | 2001-08-23 |
| MCDONALD (JP), Brian John William | Director | 2000-11-30 | 2005-04-14 |
| MCGOVERN, Declan | Director | 2001-12-06 | 2011-01-07 |
| MCILDUFF, Fergus | Director | 2015-05-07 | 2018-10-25 |
| MCLAUGHLIN, Brenda Mary, Lady | Director | 2008-01-24 | 2014-01-31 |
| MCSORLEY, Michael Paul | Director | 2014-03-19 | 2020-03-19 |
| MILLAR, Ruth | Director | 2021-07-01 | 2024-12-05 |
| MILLINGTON OBE, Gordon Stopford | Director | 1980-04-01 | 1999-12-08 |
| NEALE, Malcolm Croxford | Director | 1980-04-01 | 1999-12-08 |
| NICHOLL, Kate Siobhan | Director | 2017-09-07 | 2019-06-13 |
| PARR, John Robert | Director | 2007-09-27 | 2011-09-13 |
| PEGUERO, Usman Waseem | Director | 2022-02-02 | 2025-02-02 |
| PEOVER, Stephen James | Director | 2016-09-15 | 2020-12-10 |
| PETCU-COLAN, Ioana | Director | 2022-02-02 | 2025-02-02 |
| PRENTER, Stephen Philip | Director | 1980-04-01 | 1999-12-08 |
| QUIGLEY, George William Harry, Sir | Director | 1980-04-01 | 2001-10-18 |
| REA, Desmond Sir, Sir | Director | 2008-01-24 | 2011-12-31 |
| REDPATH, William Charles Alexander | Director | 2015-12-15 | 2019-06-13 |
| ROBINSON, Gavin James, Councillor | Director | 2010-03-02 | 2011-06-28 |
| RODWAY, David James, Councillor | Director | 2010-02-26 | 2011-06-28 |
| SMACZNY, Jan Albert, Professor | Director | 2014-05-01 | 2014-09-30 |
| SMITH, Marion Ina, Alderman Mrs | Director | 2015-06-25 | 2015-11-19 |
| SPENCE, Guy James, Councillor | Director | 2013-03-19 | 2015-06-25 |
| SPRATT, Peter William | Director | 2015-03-12 | 2021-03-12 |
| STALFORD, Christopher David Matthew, Alderman | Director | 2009-09-10 | 2010-02-10 |
| STARK, Colin James | Director | 2015-12-15 | 2020-03-30 |
| STARK, Colin James | Director | 2000-11-30 | 2001-12-06 |
| STAUNTON, Samuel John | Director | 2015-12-15 | 2021-12-15 |
| STEWART, James | Director | 1980-04-01 | 2001-12-06 |
| TAYLOR, Simon Beresford | Director | 2011-11-02 | 2013-03-19 |
| THE LORD LAIRD OF ARTIGARVAN | Director | 1980-04-01 | 1999-12-08 |
| TURNER, Keith James, Councillor | Director | 2019-10-17 | 2023-05-18 |
| WHYTE, Carl Joseph, Councillor | Director | 2023-09-21 | 2024-10-16 |
| WHYTE, Carl | Director | 2019-09-05 | 2023-05-18 |
| WIGLEY, Richard Jeremy | Director | 2016-02-29 | 2022-11-01 |
| WILKIN, Harold | Director | 1980-04-01 | 2006-03-23 |
| WILSON, Roger Ian | Director | 2018-09-11 | 2026-05-27 |
Ownership
Persons with significant control
| Name | Kind | Nature of control | Notified | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Valerie Ludlow | Individual | Significant influence | 2026-01-28 | Active |
| Mr Roger Ian Wilson | Individual | Significant influence, Significant influence (as trust) | 2021-05-27 | Ceased 2026-01-28 |
| Mr Stephen James Peover | Individual | Significant influence | 2016-12-13 | Ceased 2020-12-10 |
| Mr Leslie David Alexander Morrison | Individual | Significant influence | 2016-12-13 | Active |
Filing timeline
Last 20 of 404 total filings
| Date | Type | Category | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-21 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2026-08-03 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2026-08-03 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type full | |
| 2026-06-22 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2026-06-22 | PSC07 | persons-with-significant-control | Cessation of a person with significant control | |
| 2026-05-28 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2026-05-15 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2026-03-18 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2026-02-03 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2026-02-02 | PSC01 | persons-with-significant-control | Notification of a person with significant control | |
| 2026-02-02 | PSC07 | persons-with-significant-control | Cessation of a person with significant control | |
| 2025-12-16 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with no updates | |
| 2025-12-16 | CH01 | officers | Change person director company with change date | |
| 2025-11-14 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2025-11-05 | CH01 | officers | Change person director company with change date | |
| 2025-09-02 | CH01 | officers | Change person director company with change date | |
| 2025-09-02 | PSC04 | persons-with-significant-control | Change to a person with significant control | |
| 2025-08-19 | CH01 | officers | Change person director company with change date | |
| 2025-08-18 | CH01 | officers | Change person director company with change date | |
| 2025-07-03 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type full |
Public-record activity
Raw counts from Companies House — last 12–24 months
- Filings
- 15
- Capital events
- 0
- Officers appointed
- 2
- Officers resigned
- 2
last 12 months
last 24 months
last 12 months
last 12 months
Direct counts from the register. No score, no rating — see the Filing timeline for the underlying events.