Manchester Baroque
Analysis
Manchester Baroque is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Manchester. It was registered in February 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 company (Companies House number 11666014). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending July 2025, Manchester Baroque reported income of £123k and spending of £130k, spending 106% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £16k to £123k (+664%), an average of +66% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2023, when income rose by 118%. Over the whole period it spent 91% 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, Manchester Baroque sits at the 81st percentile: it is larger than about 81% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 74th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include International Arts Studio (£123k), Friends of Windmill Gardens (£123k) and Medway African and Caribbean Association (£123k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The mission of Manchester Baroque is to share our love of historical music, with broad and diverse audiences. We are committed to the continued development of vibrant historically informed performances at the centre of the city's arts culture: Reflecting Manchester's rich heritage.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| International Arts Studio | East Sussex | £123k |
| Friends of Windmill Gardens | London | £123k |
| Medway African and Caribbean Association | Kent | £123k |
| Amble Development Trust | Northumberland | £123k |