Ribble Valley Jazz & Blues
Analysis
Ribble Valley Jazz & Blues is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Lancashire. It was registered in September 2010, 16 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and recreation, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 07325147). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Ribble Valley Jazz & Blues reported income of £72k and spending of £65k, spending 91% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £40k to £72k (+78%), an average of +16% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2023, when income rose by 50%. Over the whole period it spent 103% 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, Ribble Valley Jazz & Blues sits at the 75th percentile: it is larger than about 75% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 66th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hughenden Valley Village Hall and King George's Field (£72k), Shinfield Players Theatre (£72k) and The Gloucestershire Guild of Craftsmen (£72k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Our Mission-We will promote & develop cultural, economic & social benefits of jazz & blues in North West. We will: 1.Create a thriving jazz&blues community 2. Prioritise young people performing & appreciating 3.Facilitate enjoyment & appreciation of jazz&blues 4. Encourage sharing knowledge, information & skills 5. Work with organisations with a mutual interest.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hughenden Valley Village Hall and King George's Field | Buckinghamshire | £72k |
| Shinfield Players Theatre | Reading | £72k |
| The Gloucestershire Guild of Craftsmen | Cheltenham | £72k |
| The Tabley House Collection Trust | Manchester | £72k |