The National Jazz Archive
Analysis
The National Jazz Archive is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Loughton. It was registered in August 2021, 5 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 buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The National Jazz Archive reported income of £106k and spending of £125k, spending 118% of what it took in. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income dropped by 15%. Over the whole period it spent 91% 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 National Jazz Archive sits at the 79th percentile: it is larger than about 79% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 72nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Babbling Vagabonds Limited (£106k), Barnstaple Musical Comedy & Dramatic Society Limited (£106k) and The Chiltern University of the Third Age (£106k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote, maintain, improve and advance the education of the public by encouraging and fostering the understanding, knowledge, appreciation and development of jazz and associated forms of music and culture.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Babbling Vagabonds Limited | Belper | £106k |
| Barnstaple Musical Comedy & Dramatic Society Limited | Pottington Business Park | £106k |
| The Chiltern University of the Third Age | Bucks | £106k |
| Chalfont St Peter Community Centre | Gerrards Cross | £106k |