National Youth Folk Troupe of England
Analysis
National Youth Folk Troupe of England is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bicester. It was registered in June 2023, 3 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 makes grants to individuals and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, National Youth Folk Troupe of England reported income of £33k and spending of £33k, spending 98% of its income. Across the 3 years on record, from December 2023 to December 2025, income grew from £25k to £33k (+36%), an average of +17% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 17%. Over the whole period it spent 95% 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, National Youth Folk Troupe of England sits at the 62nd percentile: it is larger than about 62% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 54th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Acorn Music Theatre Trust (£33k), Westminster Philharmonic Orchestra (£33k) and Blackburn Drama Club (£33k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
NYFTE gives young people (aged 10 to 18) from across England the opportunity to perform a variety of English folk dance traditions, folk songs and music to a high standard. NYFTE's performances can be seen at festivals, ceilidhs, workshops and other public events and we aim to promote the understanding of, participation in and enjoyment of traditional English dances, music and song to everyone.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Acorn Music Theatre Trust | Henley-On-Thames | £33k |
| Westminster Philharmonic Orchestra | London | £33k |
| Blackburn Drama Club | Blackburn | £33k |
| Arctic Research Group | Derby | £33k |