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The Council Of The Inns Of Court

Also known as: Coic

1. Advance education in the administration and practice of the law, by providing leadership and guidance to the pursuit of excellence in advocacy.2. Enforce professional standards of conduct amongst barristers by administering Disciplinary Tribunals for barristers facing charges of professional misconduct.

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Activities & Mission

1. Advance education in the administration and practice of the law, by providing leadership and guidance to the pursuit of excellence in advocacy.2. Enforce professional standards of conduct amongst barristers by administering Disciplinary Tribunals for barristers facing charges of professional misconduct.

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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.

Show all 8 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£5,166,591
Latest Expenditure
£5,182,420

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 100.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,225,760
Charitable Activities £3,736,574
Other Trading £0
Investments £24,521
Other Income £179,736

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £5,182,420
Raising Funds £0
Governance £25,580
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
£5,166,591
£5,182,420£5,182,420£940,148£787,42235 / 15
2024
£4,757,488
£4,718,344£4,718,344£955,978£798,88833 / 50
2023
£4,000,702
£3,512,405£3,512,405£916,834£817,73429 / 50
2022
£3,101,280
£3,199,378£3,199,378£428,537£412,15627 / 70
2021
£2,457,600
£3,333,533£3,333,533£526,635£505,02327 / 50

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Frequently asked questions about The Council Of The Inns Of Court

What does The Council Of The Inns Of Court do?

1. Advance education in the administration and practice of the law, by providing leadership and guidance to the pursuit of excellence in advocacy.2. Enforce professional standards of conduct amongst barristers by administering Disciplinary Tribunals for barristers facing charges of professional misconduct.

How much income did The Council Of The Inns Of Court report in 2025?

The Council Of The Inns Of Court reported total income of £5.17m and reported expenditure of £5.18m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Council Of The Inns Of Court registered as a charity?

The Council Of The Inns Of Court was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 February 2014 as charity number 1155640. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs The Council Of The Inns Of Court?

The Council Of The Inns Of Court is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Council Of The Inns Of Court operate?

The Council Of The Inns Of Court operates across 8 areas, including Ghana, Ireland, Netherlands and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Council Of The Inns Of Court a registered charity?

Yes — The Council Of The Inns Of Court is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1155640.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
5 February 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5044211
Charity Number
1155640

Trustees

Andrew Spink KC
Emma Kate Hopkins
Gregory John Dorey CVO
HHJ Sarah Norman KC
Marion Smith KC
Patricia Robertson KC
Sir Christopher Ghika
Stephen John Cartwright
The Rt Hon Lord Justice Nicholas Nigel Green

Also Known As

  • Coic

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