The Lindow Ensemble
Analysis
The Lindow Ensemble is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Wilmslow. It was registered in May 2020, 6 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 April 2026, The Lindow Ensemble reported income of £14k and spending of £9,132, leaving 35% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2022 to April 2026, income grew from £12k to £14k (+18%), an average of +4.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2023, when income rose by 70%. Over the whole period it spent 67% 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 Lindow Ensemble sits at the 40th percentile: it is larger than about 40% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 37th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Vocalis (£14k), Camelford Young Farmers Club (£14k) and The Crampton Locomotive Trust (£14k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Assisting students and recent alumni of the Royal Northern College of Music in the transition to a professional career, whether as performers or composersPerforming concerts of chamber music for the benefit of the public in Greater Manchester and Cheshire
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Vocalis | North Yorkshire | £14k |
| Camelford Young Farmers Club | Cornwall | £14k |
| The Crampton Locomotive Trust | Pembroke | £14k |
| Andover Music Club | Hampshire | £14k |