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London Contemporary Orchestra

The Orchestra objectives are (a) the performance and promotion of contemporary music to an ever-wider audience in diverse venues and genres; and (b) the education and employment of young composers and young musicians at the start of their careers through workshops and performance opportunities on a professional basis.

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Activities & Mission

The Orchestra objectives are (a) the performance and promotion of contemporary music to an ever-wider audience in diverse venues and genres; and (b) the education and employment of young composers and young musicians at the start of their careers through workshops and performance opportunities on a professional basis.

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

Latest Income
£1,500,094
Latest Expenditure
£1,592,679

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 106.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £16,849
Charitable Activities £1,430,526
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £52,719

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,592,679
Raising Funds £0
Governance £42,343
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£1,500,094
£1,592,679£1,592,679£46,323£29,4743 / 0
2024
£1,401,144
£1,440,007£1,440,007£138,908£138,9083 / 0
2023
£1,491,823
£1,464,212£1,464,212£177,771£177,7713 / 0
2022
£1,199,981
£1,121,724£1,121,724£150,160£150,1603 / 0
2021
£956,420
£1,012,646£1,006,165£71,903£45,7043 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about London Contemporary Orchestra

What does London Contemporary Orchestra do?

The Orchestra objectives are (a) the performance and promotion of contemporary music to an ever-wider audience in diverse venues and genres; and (b) the education and employment of young composers and young musicians at the start of their careers through workshops and performance opportunities on a professional basis.

How much income did London Contemporary Orchestra report in 2025?

London Contemporary Orchestra reported total income of £1.50m and reported expenditure of £1.59m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was London Contemporary Orchestra registered as a charity?

London Contemporary Orchestra was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 May 2009 as charity number 1129768. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs London Contemporary Orchestra?

London Contemporary Orchestra is governed by a board of 2 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does London Contemporary Orchestra operate?

London Contemporary Orchestra operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is London Contemporary Orchestra a registered charity?

Yes — London Contemporary Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1129768.

Details

Address
Suite 116
43 Bedford Street
Covent Garden
London
WC2E 9HA
Registration Date
20 May 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4045634
Charity Number
1129768

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Trustees

Mazdak Sanii
NICHOLAS MUMBY

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30 July 2026
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