Arco - Music for All Ltd
Analysis
Arco - Music for All Ltd is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in February 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, which this site groups under human rights and equality. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 11963853). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Arco - Music for All Ltd reported income of £18k and spending of £16k, spending 91% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £14k to £18k (+28%), an average of +6.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2024, when income rose by 43%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 700 England and Wales charities whose main cause is human rights and equality and that reported income, Arco - Music for All Ltd sits at the 33rd percentile: it is larger than about 33% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 42nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include British Association of Black Surgeons (£18k), Loving Classroom UK Limited (£18k) and 1st Writtle Scout Group (£18k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Arco provides high quality music education and bursaries to young people in the Londonborough of Islington. We raise awareness of BAME and SEN/D musicians and provide accessibleopportunities to participate in classical music to young people in the London borough of Islington.We do this through active engagement with the community of the London borough of Islington.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| British Association of Black Surgeons | Birmingham | £18k |
| Loving Classroom UK Limited | London | £18k |
| 1st Writtle Scout Group | Chelmsford | £18k |
| Menstrual Health Project | Surrey | £18k |