The Redbridge Music Lounge
Analysis
The Redbridge Music Lounge is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Woodford Green. It was registered in March 2013, 13 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 08158390). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2026, The Redbridge Music Lounge reported income of £21k and spending of £25k, spending 118% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £14k to £21k (+48%), an average of +10% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 34%. Over the whole period it spent 106% 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 Redbridge Music Lounge sits at the 50th percentile: it is larger than about 50% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 45th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Newport Recreation Club (£21k), Isle of Wight Cantata Choir (£21k) and Whitley Chapel Parish Hall Charitable Trust (£21k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We run weekly sessions where those who attend participate in the playing of a wide variety of music genre and styles. In every 3 hour session session there are at least 3 new pieces of music. The Redbridge Music Lounge Players give musical performances in community locations and also perform at local music festivals.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Newport Recreation Club | Brough | £21k |
| Isle of Wight Cantata Choir | Isle Of Wight | £21k |
| Whitley Chapel Parish Hall Charitable Trust | Hexham | £21k |
| Sturton-Le-Steeple Village Hall Management Committee | Nottinghamshire | £21k |