Friends of North Devon Youth Music
Analysis
Friends of North Devon Youth Music is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Devon. It was registered in November 1994, 32 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Friends of North Devon Youth Music reported income of £17k and spending of £16k, spending 92% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £9,100 to £17k (+90%), an average of +17% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2023, when income rose by 134%. Over the whole period it spent 116% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Friends of North Devon Youth Music sits at the 45th percentile: it is larger than about 45% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 42nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include U K Foundation for Dance (£17k), Harmer Hill Village Hall (£17k) and The Old Grammar School Charity Faversham (£17k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charity provides an opportunity for young people to enjoy their instruments and improve their musical skills by playing together. Ensembles coached by experienced musicians meet weekly and they give about three public concerts each year.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| U K Foundation for Dance | North Yorkshire | £17k |
| Harmer Hill Village Hall | Shrewsbury | £17k |
| The Old Grammar School Charity Faversham | Faversham | £17k |
| Bristol Metropolitan Orchestra | Bristol | £17k |