Black Mountain Jazz
Analysis
Black Mountain Jazz is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Abergavenny. It was registered in May 2022, 4 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 incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Black Mountain Jazz reported income of £24k and spending of £24k, spending 100% of its income. Across the 4 years on record, from December 2022 to December 2025, income grew from £13k to £24k (+85%), an average of +23% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 81%. 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, Black Mountain Jazz sits at the 54th percentile: it is larger than about 54% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 48th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 1st Eye Scout Group (£24k), The Manchester Cathedral Visitor Centre (£24k) and Quercus Charitable Trust (£24k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Black Mountain Jazz operates from Abergavenny and advances the arts for the public benefit by promoting jazz music in all its forms. This includes regular 'live' performances, featuring some of the best musicians in the UK and from abroad. It also produces virtual material that can be widely enjoyed. Additionally, it organises workshops to meet diverse interests, including a youth big band.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Eye Scout Group | Diss | £24k |
| The Manchester Cathedral Visitor Centre | Manchester | £24k |
| Quercus Charitable Trust | Devon | £24k |
| Rhydymwyn War Memorial Institute | Mold | £24k |