Coda Music And Arts Trust
Also known as: Coda Music Centre, Coda Music Trust Ltd
Coda is an inclusive charity that seeks to tackle inequality in our community by providing universal access to music and the arts. We devise and deliver creative and innovative education and health programmes and work with inspirational artists to create projects with and for local people.
Activities & Mission
Coda is an inclusive charity that seeks to tackle inequality in our community by providing universal access to music and the arts. We devise and deliver creative and innovative education and health programmes and work with inspirational artists to create projects with and for local people.
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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 39% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 59% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 38% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2024 — Hart (hampshire Art for Recreation and Therapy) (organisation 5049720)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £575,198 | £465,186 | £461,943 | £1,764,906 | £43,442 | 11 / 16 |
| 2024 | £931,931 | £384,586 | £383,857 | £1,654,894 | £365,401 | 11 / 22 |
| 2023 | £914,329 | £504,995 | £504,705 | £917,626 | £362,461 | 10 / 12 |
| 2022 | £347,456 | £282,130 | 0 / 16 | |||
| 2021 | £274,564 | £219,746 | 0 / 22 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Coda Music And Arts Trust
What does Coda Music And Arts Trust do?
Coda is an inclusive charity that seeks to tackle inequality in our community by providing universal access to music and the arts. We devise and deliver creative and innovative education and health programmes and work with inspirational artists to create projects with and for local people.
How much income did Coda Music And Arts Trust report in 2025?
Coda Music And Arts Trust reported total income of £575k and reported expenditure of £465k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Coda Music And Arts Trust?
Coda Music And Arts Trust has a program ratio of 80.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 39% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Coda Music And Arts Trust registered as a charity?
Coda Music And Arts Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 March 1998 as charity number 1068710. It has been registered for 28 years.
Who runs Coda Music And Arts Trust?
Coda Music And Arts Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is TIMOTHY CLARK. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Coda Music And Arts Trust operate?
Coda Music And Arts Trust operates across 2 areas: Dorset and Hampshire.
Is Coda Music And Arts Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Coda Music And Arts Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1068710.
Details
Chewton Farm Road
Walkford
Christchurch
BH23 5QL
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Also Known As
- Coda Music Centre
- Coda Music Trust Ltd
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated