Worcestershire Early Music
Analysis
Worcestershire Early Music is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Worcester. It was registered in December 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, disability and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under disability. It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending October 2025, Worcestershire Early Music reported income of £10k and spending of £7,141, leaving 30% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from October 2021 to October 2025, income grew from £1,711 to £10k (+495%), an average of +56% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to October 2022, when income rose by 193%. Over the whole period it spent 83% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Worcestershire Early Music sits at the 28th percentile: it is larger than about 28% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 31st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Diversity Foundation (£10k), Doncaster in Union (£10k) and The Friends of Beaucroft School Trust (£10k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To spread the understanding and enjoyment of early music (music written before around 1800) to a wide range of ages, abilities and backgrounds. This is done through the provision of an annual music festival, outreach activities throughout the year and the promotion of Early Music and Dance through links with other local organisations.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Diversity Foundation | Manchester | £10k |
| Doncaster in Union | Doncaster | £10k |
| The Friends of Beaucroft School Trust | Wimborne | £10k |
| Weybridge Men's Shed | Surrey | £10k |