Harps North West
Analysis
Harps North West is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Penrith. It was registered in August 2002, 24 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it makes grants to individuals and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Harps North West reported income of £14k and spending of £9,527, leaving 32% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £5,716 to £14k (+146%), an average of +25% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2022, when income rose by 199%. Over the whole period it spent 94% 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, Harps North West sits at the 40th percentile: it is larger than about 40% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 37th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Pantyfedwen Village Hall (£14k), Longwell Green and Kingswood Performing Arts Festival (£14k) and The Friends of Sutton Veny Church (£14k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To encourage the teaching and playing of the harp, especially the clarsach or lever harp, to and by people of all ages.To educate the public to appreciate the harp, its music & history.To promote public performances of the harp.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Pantyfedwen Village Hall | Dyfed | £14k |
| Longwell Green and Kingswood Performing Arts Festival | Cainscross Road | £14k |
| The Friends of Sutton Veny Church | Wiltshire | £14k |
| Lytham St Annes Choral Society | Preston | £14k |