Dark Peak Music Foundation
Analysis
Dark Peak Music Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Glossop. It was registered in June 2016, 10 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.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Dark Peak Music Foundation reported income of £92k and spending of £62k, leaving 33% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £32k to £92k (+186%), an average of +30% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 174%. Over the whole period it spent 99% 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, Dark Peak Music Foundation sits at the 78th percentile: it is larger than about 78% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 70th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Adlington and District Community Association (£92k), School Ground Sounds (£92k) and North Muskham Playing Field (£92k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We provide opportunities for young people in this area to develop their interest in music and the lasting friendships that grow out of making music together. The Foundation provides opportunities for players from beginner, right through to the highest levels to play together in a progressive family of ensembles, under the guidance of our expert team of professional musicians and directors.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Adlington and District Community Association | Lancashire | £92k |
| School Ground Sounds | London | £92k |
| North Muskham Playing Field | Nottinghamshire | £92k |
| Friends of the Highgate Roman Kiln (Fohrk) | London | £92k |