The Northumbrian Pipers' Society
Analysis
The Northumbrian Pipers' Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Northumberland. It was registered in June 2011, 15 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 company (Companies House number 07471625). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Northumbrian Pipers' Society reported income of £27k and spending of £21k, leaving 24% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £26k to £27k (+5.9%), an average of +1.5% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income dropped by 20%. Over the whole period it spent 96% 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, The Northumbrian Pipers' Society sits at the 57th percentile: it is larger than about 57% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 51st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include London Pro Arte Choir (£27k), Cowplain Women's Institute (£27k) and University of York Music Press (£27k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
The NPS is a membership organisation encouraging and promoting the playing, study, making, raising awareness of and development of the Northumbrian Small Pipes and Half Long (or Border) Pipes and their music. We organise meetings, competitions, sessions, courses and events; publish newsletters, tune books and pipe making information; provide a discussion forum; and maintain archive material.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| London Pro Arte Choir | London | £27k |
| Cowplain Women's Institute | Waterlooville | £27k |
| University of York Music Press | York | £27k |
| Sussex Symphony Orchestra | Hertfordshire | £27k |