Community Music Whickham and Swalwell
Analysis
Community Music Whickham and Swalwell is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Newcastle upon Tyne. It was registered in June 2015, 11 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 buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Community Music Whickham and Swalwell reported income of £15k and spending of £14k, spending 94% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £6,593 to £15k (+130%), an average of +23% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 64%. Over the whole period it spent 94% 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, Community Music Whickham and Swalwell sits at the 42nd percentile: it is larger than about 42% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 39th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hungarian Children and Parents Group (£15k), Colwinston Community Hall Association (£15k) and Yorkshire Waterways Heritage Society (£15k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To advance the education of the public in all aspects of music making and appreciation by the provision of tuition, materials, performance opportunities, public concerts,lectures and recitals.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hungarian Children and Parents Group | London | £15k |
| Colwinston Community Hall Association | Vale of Glamorgan | £15k |
| Yorkshire Waterways Heritage Society | Goole | £15k |
| Shiplake Women's Institute | Henley-on-Thames | £15k |