Strings of Life
Analysis
Strings of Life is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leeds. It was registered in January 2011, 15 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, religious activities, amateur sport and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under religion. It says it provides human resources and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Strings of Life reported income of £109k and spending of £103k, spending 95% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from January 2022 to December 2025, income grew from £65k to £109k (+68%), an average of +14% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 113%. Over the whole period it spent 93% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Strings of Life sits at the 64th percentile: it is larger than about 64% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 72nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Cafe 1821 Ltd (£109k), SK9 Methodist Church (£109k) and Stratford on Avon Methodist Church (£109k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We have different fellowship groups. For children, young people, university students and local residents. We had worship training every year. To develop and improve our members creative arts gifts in order to perform, rearrange and compose hymns in contemporary worship style. We have worked with Leeds Chinese Community Association. We held some medical talks to Chinese people in Leeds.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Cafe 1821 Ltd | Merseyside | £109k |
| SK9 Methodist Church | Wilmslow | £109k |
| Stratford on Avon Methodist Church | 99 Shottery Road | £109k |
| Living Fountain Christian Centre | London | £109k |