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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.

Grants

The Gerald Coke Handel Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£176,762
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
education and training and arts, culture, heritage, or science

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Financial Information

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

Financial Efficiency

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

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
14 October 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1058589
Charity Number
1058589

Trustees

David Edward Coke
Dr George Kennaway
HELEN FAULKNER
Also governs 2 other charities
PETER MENZIES SMAILL
Also governs 2 other charities
Rahul Prasad Narain Sinha
Ronald Jay Gould
Sarah Bardwell
Also governs 1 other charity
SYLVIA RUTH LEVI
WALTER RUDELOFF
Also governs 1 other charity

Data & trust

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