Kleznorth
Analysis
Kleznorth is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Shipley. 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 incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Kleznorth reported income of £16k and spending of £22k, spending 138% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £9,325 to £16k (+73%), an average of +15% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 62%. Over the whole period it spent 90% 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, Kleznorth sits at the 43rd percentile: it is larger than about 43% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 40th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Burgh by Sands Public Hall (£16k), Huddersfield Thespians Limited (£16k) and The Radyr and Morganstown (Cardiff) Community Association (£16k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
KlezNorth primarily provides an annual weekend of klezmer music and dance, yiddish song, film talks and other activities related to klezmer and its Jewish roots. It is primarily a participant workshop event, though usually includes a public concert. It may also run other events in the year that promote klezmer music and dance, Yiddish song and associated cultural activities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Burgh by Sands Public Hall | Carlisle | £16k |
| Huddersfield Thespians Limited | Huddersfield | £16k |
| The Radyr and Morganstown (Cardiff) Community Association | Cardiff | £16k |
| Culford Village Hall | Suffolk | £16k |