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The Chamber Orchestra Of Europe

Also known as: Coe

The performance and recording of works of classical music.

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Activities & Mission

The performance and recording of works of classical music.

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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
£4,106,908
Latest Expenditure
£4,112,801

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 100.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 71% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 304). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 77% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £830,272
Charitable Activities £2,901,375
Other Trading £0
Investments £90,832
Other Income £284,429

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,112,801
Raising Funds £0
Governance £58,146
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.

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
£4,106,908
£4,112,801£4,112,801£3,472,909£3,472,9095 / 0
2024
£3,752,951
£3,133,423£3,133,423£3,478,802£3,478,8024 / 0
2023
£4,170,994
£3,459,748£3,459,748£2,859,274£2,859,2744 / 0
2022
£3,909,257
£3,971,201£3,971,201£2,148,028£2,148,0284 / 0
2021
£1,891,668
£1,695,731£1,695,731£2,209,972£2,209,9724 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Chamber Orchestra Of Europe

What does The Chamber Orchestra Of Europe do?

The performance and recording of works of classical music.

How much income did The Chamber Orchestra Of Europe report in 2025?

The Chamber Orchestra Of Europe reported total income of £4.11m and reported expenditure of £4.11m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Chamber Orchestra Of Europe?

The Chamber Orchestra Of Europe has a program ratio of 100.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 71% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 304 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Chamber Orchestra Of Europe registered as a charity?

The Chamber Orchestra Of Europe was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 November 1981 as charity number 283484. It has been registered for 45 years.

Who runs The Chamber Orchestra Of Europe?

The Chamber Orchestra Of Europe is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is PETER READMAN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Chamber Orchestra Of Europe operate?

The Chamber Orchestra Of Europe operates across 8 areas, including France, Germany, Italy and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Chamber Orchestra Of Europe a registered charity?

Yes — The Chamber Orchestra Of Europe is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 283484.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
3 November 1981
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
283484
Charity Number
283484

Trustees

PETER READMAN Chair
JAMES JUDD
MICHAEL GRAHAM HOARE

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Coe

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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