In 1989 the London Mozart Players forged a unique partnership with Nestlé UK and Croydon Council to become Croydon's resident professional orchestra. The support from Nestlé UK has now stopped, but the residency is still going strong.

In the orchestral seasons as resident orchestra at Fairfield since then, the LMP has promoted countless unforgettable concerts and hosted some of the greatest classical stars, winning the hearts of concert-goers all over the borough. The residency, thanks to the involvement of Croydon Council, has also been characterised by a large amount of work in the community, including concert demos and workshops with local children, schools, community groups and care homes.

The residency continues to flourish in the 2009/10 season, building on its successful history at Fairfield.