Thetford Music Project
Analysis
Thetford Music Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Norwich. It was registered in December 2007, 19 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 provides human resources and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Thetford Music Project reported income of £39k and spending of £32k, spending 80% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £22k to £39k (+82%), an average of +16% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 97%. Over the whole period it spent 84% 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, Thetford Music Project sits at the 65th percentile: it is larger than about 65% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 57th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hillingdon University of the Third Age (U3a) (£39k), The Bone Ensemble (£40k) and The Regal Film Society (£39k).
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
Development of musical talent in a deprived area of south Norfolk, by running instrumental and ensemble teaching activities, for over 100 young people, during a weekly term-time club. Associated concerts, workshops and other events throughout the year, run since 2000.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hillingdon University of the Third Age (U3a) | Uxbridge | £39k |
| The Bone Ensemble | Birmingham | £40k |
| The Regal Film Society | Minehead | £39k |
| Weston-Super-Mare U3a | Weston Super Mare | £40k |