Continuo Foundation
Continuo Foundation supports the UK Early Music sector and helps it to flourish. Continuo awards project grants to period-instrument ensembles to share music heritage through outstanding creative projects enabling live concerts across the UK, and in important recordings. Continuo also promotes Early Music through the Continuo Connect website and newsletter, focused on growing audiences nationwide.
Activities & Mission
Continuo Foundation supports the UK Early Music sector and helps it to flourish. Continuo awards project grants to period-instrument ensembles to share music heritage through outstanding creative projects enabling live concerts across the UK, and in important recordings. Continuo also promotes Early Music through the Continuo Connect website and newsletter, focused on growing audiences nationwide.
Grants
Continuo Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £379,990
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- education and training
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
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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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £330,150 | £379,990 | 0 / 12 | |||
| 2024 | £403,561 | £311,362 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2023 | £281,550 | £301,508 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2022 | £285,254 | £228,929 | 0 / 14 | |||
| 2021 | £420,814 | £247,058 | 0 / 7 |
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Frequently asked questions about Continuo Foundation
What does Continuo Foundation do?
Continuo Foundation supports the UK Early Music sector and helps it to flourish. Continuo awards project grants to period-instrument ensembles to share music heritage through outstanding creative projects enabling live concerts across the UK, and in important recordings. Continuo also promotes Early Music through the Continuo Connect website and newsletter, focused on growing audiences nationwide.
How much income did Continuo Foundation report in 2025?
Continuo Foundation reported total income of £330k and reported expenditure of £380k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Continuo Foundation registered as a charity?
Continuo Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 May 2021 as charity number 1194382. It has been registered for 5 years.
Who runs Continuo Foundation?
Continuo Foundation is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Pelayia Tina Vadaneaux. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Continuo Foundation operate?
Continuo Foundation operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Continuo Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Continuo Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1194382.
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- 9 November 2026
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