Flat Pack Music
Analysis
Flat Pack Music is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Rochdale. It was registered in October 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, 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, provides advocacy/advice/information and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Flat Pack Music reported income of £25k and spending of £27k, spending 107% of what it took in. Across the 4 years on record, from April 2022 to April 2025, income grew from £7,468 to £25k (+232%), an average of +49% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2025, when income rose by 116%. Over the whole period it spent 93% 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, Flat Pack Music sits at the 55th percentile: it is larger than about 55% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 49th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Berkhamsted Theatre Company (£25k), Prickwillow Engine Museum CIO (£25k) and Cowbridge Amateur Dramatic Society (£25k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To provide a positive change in perception of and engagement with music and performing arts and improve well-being through music.With Concerts/Operas/School Workshops/Online and Offline Musical Events
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Berkhamsted Theatre Company | Hertfordshire | £25k |
| Prickwillow Engine Museum CIO | Ely | £25k |
| Cowbridge Amateur Dramatic Society | Vale of Glamorgan | £25k |
| Easingwold and District U3a | York | £25k |