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Octandre Ensemble

The Octandre Ensemble champions the work of contemporary composers, giving public concerts, making and recordings, and commissioning new works. Besides public concerts, it provides opportunities for composers, running educational workshops and hosting discussion fora.

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Activities & Mission

The Octandre Ensemble champions the work of contemporary composers, giving public concerts, making and recordings, and commissioning new works. Besides public concerts, it provides opportunities for composers, running educational workshops and hosting discussion fora.

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
£13,894
Latest Expenditure
£13,207

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 95.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 95.1%
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.

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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£13,894
£13,2070 / 0
2024
£6,623
£16,0420 / 2
2023
£17,711
£19,0660 / 0
2022
£25,109
£14,7010 / 2
2021
£900
£9000 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Octandre Ensemble

What does Octandre Ensemble do?

The Octandre Ensemble champions the work of contemporary composers, giving public concerts, making and recordings, and commissioning new works. Besides public concerts, it provides opportunities for composers, running educational workshops and hosting discussion fora.

How much income did Octandre Ensemble report in 2025?

Octandre Ensemble reported total income of £14k and reported expenditure of £13k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Octandre Ensemble registered as a charity?

Octandre Ensemble was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 May 2018 as charity number 1178461. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Octandre Ensemble?

Octandre Ensemble is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is RICHARD BERNAS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Octandre Ensemble operate?

Octandre Ensemble operates across 4 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Octandre Ensemble a registered charity?

Yes — Octandre Ensemble is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1178461.

Details

Address
21 POLSTED ROAD
LONDON
SE6 4YH
Registration Date
21 May 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5110172
Charity Number
1178461

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Trustees

RICHARD BERNAS Chair
GUILLAUME DESCOTTES
JOHN CHRISTIAN RAFAEL MCMILLAN MASON
Sarah Elizabeth Barbara Holford
Also governs 3 other charities

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