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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.

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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.

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

Latest Income
£330,150
Latest Expenditure
£379,990

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 115.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 115.1%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£330,150
£379,9900 / 12
2024
£403,561
£311,3620 / 8
2023
£281,550
£301,5080 / 8
2022
£285,254
£228,9290 / 14
2021
£420,814
£247,0580 / 7

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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 8 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.

Details

Address
64 BARKSTON GARDENS
LONDON
SW5 0EL
Registration Date
7 May 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5171660
Charity Number
1194382

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Trustees

Pelayia Tina Vadaneaux Chair
Benedict Patrick Vanderspar
FRANCIS NORTON
Also governs 2 other charities
Philip Turbett
Riitta Liisa Hirvonen
Stephen John Uhlig
Tom Weisselberg
Also governs 1 other charity
Vincenzo Tuozzo

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