The English Concert

Also known as: P E C Concerts Limited

To promote, maintain, improve & advance education & the encouragement of the arts, particularly by the presentation of musical, performances & educational activities. The charity arranges concerts & musical performances & provides orchestra services to enable concerts & recordings to take place.

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Activities & Mission

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

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,375,966

Latest Expenditure

£1,309,392

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 94.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 58% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 69% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 80% 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 £480,245

Charitable Activities £717,646

Other Trading £0

Investments £8,705

Other Income £169,370

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,299,351

Raising Funds £10,041

Governance £0

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,375,966	£1,309,392	£1,299,351	£515,378	£515,378	5 / 0
2024	£1,209,154	£1,196,682	£1,184,431	£448,804	£448,804	4 / 0
2023	£1,643,484	£1,494,775	£1,494,095	£436,332	£436,332	3 / 0
2022	£1,033,175	£949,044	£945,684	£287,623	£287,623	3 / 0
2021	£589,342	£569,887	£569,887	£203,492	£203,492	3 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about The English Concert

What does The English Concert do?

How much income did The English Concert report in 2025?

The English Concert reported total income of £1.38m and reported expenditure of £1.31m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The English Concert?

The English Concert has a program ratio of 94.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 58% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The English Concert registered as a charity?

The English Concert was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 September 1976 as charity number 271765. It has been registered for 50 years.

Who runs The English Concert?

The English Concert is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The English Concert operate?

The English Concert operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The English Concert a registered charity?

Yes — The English Concert is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 271765.