Who are the Friends of Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra?
Any person or organisation who wishes to show their support of the Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra can become a Friend. Many of our Friends have supported us over many years, and their continuing contribution is particularly appreciated.
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Why become a Friend?
Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra is self-funding through membership subscriptions, concert income and support from the Friends. We do not receive any support from local authorities. Support from the Friends is therefore vital in enabling us to perform classical music to a high standard.
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Benefits
A WPO Friend receives the following benefits:
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Newsletters and information updates from the Orchestra
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The option of being named in the concert programmes as a Friend
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£1 discount on a single ticket for each concert when purchased at the Box Office
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Invitations to occasional special functions
How do I become a Friend?
Membership of the Friends is an annually renewable subscription for the October-June concert season.
The suggested contribution is £20 for an individual, a couple or a household, or £40 for a business or commercial enterprise. However, we welcome any contribution from Friends, and these amounts are for guidance only.
Download a membership form here.
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Who are the Friends of Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra?
Any person or organisation who wishes to show their support of the Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra can become a Friend. Many of our Friends have supported us over many years, and their continuing contribution is particularly appreciated.
​
Why become a Friend?
Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra is self-funding through membership subscriptions, concert income and support from the Friends. We do not receive any support from local authorities. Support from the Friends is therefore vital in enabling us to perform classical music to a high standard.
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Benefits
A WPO Friend receives the following benefits:
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Newsletters and information updates from the Orchestra
-
The option of being named in the concert programmes as a Friend
-
£1 discount on a single ticket for each concert when purchased at the Box Office
-
Invitations to occasional special functions
How do I become a Friend?
Membership of the Friends is an annually renewable subscription for the October-June concert season.
The suggested contribution is £20 for an individual, a couple or a household, or £40 for a business or commercial enterprise. However, we welcome any contribution from Friends, and these amounts are for guidance only.
Download a membership form here.
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High quality music making since 1948
Founder Music Director Herbert Lodge
President Alissa Firsova
Music Director Dominic Grier
Assistant Conductor Peter Lewis
Composer in Residence Ansel Chaloner-Hughes
Chorus Master Aedan Kerney MBE
​​Subscription Fees 2024/25​​​
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All members are required to pay an annual subscription which helps fund the orchestra’s costs.
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You should fit in to one of the following four categories:
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Pay for the year at £192.00 by October 1st, at the latest;
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Pay three installments of £64, by October 1st, January 1st, and March 1st. (You are expected to set up the 2nd and 3rd payments by standing order to save the Subscriptions Secretary having to chase subs three times);
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Students in full time education – free;
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Speak in confidence to a member of the WPO finance committee (see below) if you are in a position of financial hardship and cannot afford to pay the full amount.
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Our subscription year begins in September. If you join part way through the year, payment can be arranged pro-rata by term (not by concert), by agreement with a member of the WPO finance committee.​​
​​Please fill in a gift aid form with your subscription payment if applicable.
​The preferred method of payment is by online bank transfer. The Orchestra's bank details are:
Account Name: Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra or WPO
Sort Code: 40 52 40
Account Number: 00028405
You can also pay by cash or cheque, should you wish.
Once you've paid you will need to let Sarah Bridgland (WPO Membership Secretary — sarahbridgland@btinternet.com) know the following:
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That you've paid the full amount of £192
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or you have set up a standing order for three separate payments of £64 (one for October 1st or earlier, one in early January, and one in early March).
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​WPO Finance Committee 2024/25
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Ben Caswell (WPO Treasurer)
David Holmes (WPO Chairman)
Christopher Dack (WPO Friends Secretary)
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