The Stringcredibles
Analysis
The Stringcredibles is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Birmingham. It was registered in September 2014, 12 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 incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2026, The Stringcredibles reported income of £28k and spending of £37k, spending 132% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income fell from £30k to £28k (-8.1%), an average of -2.1% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 299%. Over the whole period it spent 109% 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 Stringcredibles sits at the 58th percentile: it is larger than about 58% 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 The Llandudno Youth Music Theatre (£28k), Shoreham & Southwick U3a (£28k) and Watford Recycling Arts Project (Wrap) (£28k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Developing creative learning and appreciation of music by young persons allowing them to develop their individual skills and potential. This is being carried out in association with schools and by performances of " Tunes from the Trenches" at museums and other locations throughout the West Midlands.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Llandudno Youth Music Theatre | Llandudno | £28k |
| Shoreham & Southwick U3a | West Sussex | £28k |
| Watford Recycling Arts Project (Wrap) | Watford | £28k |
| Cylch Meithrin Maenclochog | Maenclochog | £28k |