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The Gerald Coke Handel Foundation

The primary aim of the charity is to ensure the maintenance, conservation and development of the Gerald Coke Handel Collection. The objects are to advance public education by providing research facilities in relation to Handel and his contemporaries.

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Activities & Mission

The primary aim of the charity is to ensure the maintenance, conservation and development of the Gerald Coke Handel Collection. The objects are to advance public education by providing research facilities in relation to Handel and his contemporaries.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£38,736
Latest Expenditure
£176,762

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 456.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 456.3%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£38,736
£176,7620 / 0
2024
£38,962
£207,8780 / 0
2023
£51,212
£188,9200 / 2
2022
£45,763
£185,3900 / 2
2021
£54,774
£159,8400 / 2

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Frequently asked questions about The Gerald Coke Handel Foundation

What does The Gerald Coke Handel Foundation do?

The primary aim of the charity is to ensure the maintenance, conservation and development of the Gerald Coke Handel Collection. The objects are to advance public education by providing research facilities in relation to Handel and his contemporaries.

How much income did The Gerald Coke Handel Foundation report in 2025?

The Gerald Coke Handel Foundation reported total income of £39k and reported expenditure of £177k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Gerald Coke Handel Foundation registered as a charity?

The Gerald Coke Handel Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 October 1996 as charity number 1058589. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs The Gerald Coke Handel Foundation?

The Gerald Coke Handel Foundation 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 Gerald Coke Handel Foundation operate?

The Gerald Coke Handel Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Gerald Coke Handel Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Gerald Coke Handel Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1058589.

Details

Address
THE FOUNDLING MUSEUM
40 BRUNSWICK SQUARE
LONDON
WC1N 1AZ
Registration Date
14 October 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1058589
Charity Number
1058589

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Trustees

David Edward Coke
Dr George Kennaway
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HELEN FAULKNER
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PETER MENZIES SMAILL
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Rahul Prasad Narain Sinha
Ronald Jay Gould
Sarah Bardwell
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SYLVIA RUTH LEVI
WALTER RUDELOFF
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