Songeasel
Analysis
Songeasel is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in February 2022, 4 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 October 2025, Songeasel reported income of £50k and spending of £53k, spending 105% of its income. Across the 4 years on record, from October 2022 to October 2025, income grew from £21k to £50k (+141%), an average of +34% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to October 2023, when income rose by 94%. Over the whole period it spent 99% 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, Songeasel sits at the 69th percentile: it is larger than about 69% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 61st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Kelham Island and Neepsend Community Alliance (£50k), Gargrave Agricultural and Horticultural Society Ltd (£50k) and GWR 813 Preservation Fund (£50k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To bring art song, its poetry and music, to new audiences in South East London and beyond through an annual recital series, workshops with local schoolchildren, a Young Artists Programme and ad hoc events in unusual venues to reach new audiences.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Kelham Island and Neepsend Community Alliance | Sheffield | £50k |
| Gargrave Agricultural and Horticultural Society Ltd | Skipton | £50k |
| GWR 813 Preservation Fund | Bristol | £50k |
| Knutsford Heritage Centre | Knutsford | £50k |