The Telling
Analysis
The Telling is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Twickenham. It was registered in January 2019, 7 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 March 2025, The Telling reported income of £202k and spending of £192k, spending 95% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £41k to £202k (+398%), an average of +49% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 68%. Over the whole period it spent 98% 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 Telling sits at the 85th percentile: it is larger than about 85% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 81st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Can't Sit Still (£202k), Solent Sky Ltd (£202k) and The Net North Shields (£202k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Telling advances the arts & education for public benefit bya) giving high quality concerts & performances all over the UK & forming residencies in areas where little early music takes placeb) work with young people in schools & amateur singers & instrumentalists from a variety of walks of life, introducing them to new repertoire & enabling them to develop their musical skills.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Can't Sit Still | Bristol | £202k |
| Solent Sky Ltd | Romsey | £202k |
| The Net North Shields | Tyne and Wear | £202k |
| City Music Foundation | London | £202k |