Ex Cathedra LTD
Also known as: Ex Cathedra
Ex Cathedra is a leading UK choir and Early Music ensemble. It exists to enrich lives by means of historically-informed and contemporary performance excellence, research, education and training.
Activities & Mission
Ex Cathedra is a leading UK choir and Early Music ensemble. It exists to enrich lives by means of historically-informed and contemporary performance excellence, research, education and training.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 50% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 38% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 41% 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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
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 | £905,757 | £834,692 | £793,140 | £180,045 | £173,401 | 7 / 66 |
| 2024 | £854,624 | £864,965 | £805,746 | £108,980 | £102,651 | 12 / 56 |
| 2023 | £552,568 | £569,717 | £530,812 | £119,321 | £107,904 | 11 / 47 |
| 2022 | £958,851 | £966,151 | £921,224 | £136,470 | £130,880 | 14 / 43 |
| 2021 | £723,190 | £694,321 | £653,565 | £143,770 | £128,846 | 13 / 34 |
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Frequently asked questions about Ex Cathedra LTD
What does Ex Cathedra LTD do?
Ex Cathedra is a leading UK choir and Early Music ensemble. It exists to enrich lives by means of historically-informed and contemporary performance excellence, research, education and training.
How much income did Ex Cathedra LTD report in 2025?
Ex Cathedra LTD reported total income of £906k and reported expenditure of £835k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Ex Cathedra LTD?
Ex Cathedra LTD has a program ratio of 87.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 50% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Ex Cathedra LTD registered as a charity?
Ex Cathedra LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 September 1991 as charity number 1004086. It has been registered for 35 years.
Who runs Ex Cathedra LTD?
Ex Cathedra LTD is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Peter Phillips. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Ex Cathedra LTD operate?
Ex Cathedra LTD operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Ex Cathedra LTD a registered charity?
Yes — Ex Cathedra LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1004086.
Details
BERKLEY STREET
BIRMINGHAM
B1 2LF
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated