Pro Corda Trust

Also known as: Pro-Corda Trust

Pro Corda Trust exists to provide for and conduct the education of young persons and others in the whole art, philosophy and theory of music, particularly chamber music.

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Activities & Mission

Pro Corda Trust exists to provide for and conduct the education of young persons and others in the whole art, philosophy and theory of music, particularly chamber music.

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.

Country

Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£865,370

Latest Expenditure

£672,176

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 71.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 29% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 92.1%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 31% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 9.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 29% 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

Donations & Legacies £496,343

Charitable Activities £348,873

Other Trading £18,262

Investments £1,892

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £619,138

Raising Funds £53,038

Governance £7,860

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 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£865,370	£672,176	£619,138	£570,234	£0	7 / 5
2023	£540,575	£1,586,046	£1,564,714	£370,189	£370,189	9 / 5
2022	£677,961	£687,313	£645,486	£2,291,711	£2,205,701	10 / 0
2021	£604,813	£643,843	£611,333	£2,261,656	£2,215,053	10 / 0
2020	£416,544	£539,035				0 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Pro Corda Trust

What does Pro Corda Trust do?

Pro Corda Trust exists to provide for and conduct the education of young persons and others in the whole art, philosophy and theory of music, particularly chamber music.

How much income did Pro Corda Trust report in 2024?

Pro Corda Trust reported total income of £865k and reported expenditure of £672k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Pro Corda Trust?

Pro Corda Trust has a program ratio of 71.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 29% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Pro Corda Trust registered as a charity?

Pro Corda Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 September 2006 as charity number 1116213. It has been registered for 20 years.

Who runs Pro Corda Trust?

Pro Corda Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Pro Corda Trust operate?

Pro Corda Trust operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Pro Corda Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Pro Corda Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1116213.