Sound Roots
Analysis
Sound Roots is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Lancashire. It was registered in October 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 09929705). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Sound Roots reported income of £363k and spending of £426k, spending 117% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £576k to £363k (-37%), an average of -11% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 52%. Over the whole period it spent 94% 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, Sound Roots sits at the 90th percentile: it is larger than about 90% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 87th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Trowbridge Town Hall Trust Ltd (£363k), Presteigne Festival of Music and the Arts Limited (£363k) and Open Clasp Theatre Company (£362k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To advance the public's appreciation of the art of folk music by- providing folk music acts with the opportunity to be able to perform at concerts, festivals and other events- increasing public access and exposure to folk music through developing, promoting and encouraging its practice.The term 'folk music' includes both contemporary and traditional forms.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Trowbridge Town Hall Trust Ltd | Wiltshire | £363k |
| Presteigne Festival of Music and the Arts Limited | England | £363k |
| Open Clasp Theatre Company | Newcastle Upon Tyne | £362k |
| Yorkshire Young Musicians | Nottinghamshire | £363k |