The Cbso Development Trust
Also known as: Cbso Development Trust
The charity exists to apply its income and all or part of its capital towards the financial support of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Activities & Mission
The charity exists to apply its income and all or part of its capital towards the financial support of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 8% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 45% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 37% 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.
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £125,000 | £495,000 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £203,000 | £412,000 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £2,861,000 | £533,000 | £517,000 | £6,314,000 | £225,000 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £108,000 | £179,000 | 0 / 5 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Cbso Development Trust
What does The Cbso Development Trust do?
The charity exists to apply its income and all or part of its capital towards the financial support of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
How much income did The Cbso Development Trust report in 2025?
The Cbso Development Trust reported total income of £125k and reported expenditure of £495k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Cbso Development Trust?
The Cbso Development Trust has a program ratio of 18.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 8% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Cbso Development Trust registered as a charity?
The Cbso Development Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 November 1994 as charity number 1042296. It has been registered for 32 years.
Who runs The Cbso Development Trust?
The Cbso Development Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is CHRISTOPHER THOMAS LOUGHRAN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Cbso Development Trust operate?
The Cbso Development Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Cbso Development Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Cbso Development Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1042296.
Details
BERKLEY STREET
BIRMINGHAM
B1 2LF
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Cbso Development Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated