Side by Side
Analysis
Side by Side is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Gwent. It was registered in November 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, arts/culture/heritage/science and other charitable purposes, 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, Side by Side reported income of £26k and spending of £5,817, leaving 78% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £18k to £26k (+45%), an average of +9.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 3487%. Over the whole period it spent 52% 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, Side by Side sits at the 56th percentile: it is larger than about 56% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 50th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Lancaster Canal Trust (£26k), Tramway Preservation Group (£26k) and Bentley Village Hall (£26k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Side by Side provides support to all those with long term conditions, disabilities and/or additional needs through the medium of music at weekly choir rehearsals. Our members are made up of people with illnesses, disabilities and/or additional needs, carers, friends and family and everyone seems to enjoy themselves whilst at each rehearsal.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Lancaster Canal Trust | Lancaster | £26k |
| Tramway Preservation Group | Blackpool | £26k |
| Bentley Village Hall | Worcestershire | £26k |
| Nottingham Symphony Orchestra | Derby | £26k |