The Sixteen

The objects for which the Company is established are: To promote, maintain, improve and advance the education of the public in the arts and in particular the arts of orchestral, choral and other music by the organisation and/or presentation of concerts and recitals of high educational and artistic merit.

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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

France Ireland Scotland

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,585,845

Latest Expenditure

£1,669,783

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 100.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 77% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 95.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 50% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 5.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 49% 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 £370,925

Charitable Activities £928,332

Other Trading £263,657

Investments £2,118

Other Income £20,813

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,591,768

Raising Funds £78,015

Governance £10,425

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 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£1,585,845	£1,669,783	£1,591,768	£200,469	£186,928	8 / 60
2023	£1,650,106	£1,722,592	£1,642,061	£258,906	£231,253	9 / 60
2022	£1,507,496	£1,601,541	£1,346,904	£329,994	£257,067	9 / 80
2021	£1,354,832	£1,330,638	£1,055,927	£428,917	£298,961	8 / 45
2020	£1,162,392	£1,180,553	£895,690	£360,032	£323,240	10 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about The Sixteen

What does The Sixteen do?

How much income did The Sixteen report in 2024?

The Sixteen reported total income of £1.59m and reported expenditure of £1.67m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Sixteen?

The Sixteen has a program ratio of 100.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 77% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Sixteen registered as a charity?

The Sixteen was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 August 1985 as charity number 326917. It has been registered for 41 years.

Who runs The Sixteen?

The Sixteen is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is ROBIN JOHN BLACKMORE BARDA. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Sixteen operate?

The Sixteen operates across 4 areas: France, Ireland, Scotland and England.

Is The Sixteen a registered charity?

Yes — The Sixteen is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 326917.