The Royal College Of Organists

To promote and advance the arts and practice of organ playing and choral directing and related activities to the highest standards of competence and artistry; To set and maintain proper standards in such arts for the benefit of the public;To educate musicians in such arts and practices;To promote study and research in such arts and practices

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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.

Country

Northern Ireland Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£523,065

Latest Expenditure

£742,149

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 130.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 95% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 91.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 30% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 10.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 26% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £135,281

Charitable Activities £293,782

Other Trading £0

Investments £94,002

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £679,728

Raising Funds £62,421

Governance £15,932

Grants to Institutions £17,763

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	£523,065	£742,149	£679,728	£3,202,815	£3,202,815	5 / 0
2024	£562,774	£707,824	£647,871	£3,366,428	£3,366,428	6 / 0
2023	£472,514	£657,418				0 / 0
2022	£426,148	£554,775				0 / 0
2021	£670,972	£501,126	£452,562	£3,852,810	£2,150,618	5 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about The Royal College Of Organists

What does The Royal College Of Organists do?

How much income did The Royal College Of Organists report in 2025?

The Royal College Of Organists reported total income of £523k and reported expenditure of £742k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Royal College Of Organists?

The Royal College Of Organists has a program ratio of 130.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 95% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Royal College Of Organists registered as a charity?

The Royal College Of Organists was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 February 1966 as charity number 312847. It has been registered for 60 years.

Who runs The Royal College Of Organists?

The Royal College Of Organists is governed by a board of 15 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Royal College Of Organists operate?

The Royal College Of Organists operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Royal College Of Organists a registered charity?

Yes — The Royal College Of Organists is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 312847.