The Sound of the Streets
Analysis
The Sound of the Streets is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Ta36ew. 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 provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending April 2025, The Sound of the Streets reported income of £16k and spending of £14k, spending 88% of its income. Across the 2 years on record, from April 2024 to April 2025, income grew from £9,915 to £16k (+65%), an average of +64% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2025, when income rose by 65%. Over the whole period it spent 92% 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 Sound of the Streets sits at the 44th percentile: it is larger than about 44% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 40th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Neuadd Goffa Penygroes / Memorial Hall Penygroes (£16k), The Manwood Singers (£16k) and Whitchurch Hall (£16k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
This Charity is designed to advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in, and appreciation of street band and outdoor music (including village and town bands and collective music making practices used for processions, rituals, parades, dances, protests and civic occasions) and the culture, history and traditions through public events, performance,workshops and educational activities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Neuadd Goffa Penygroes / Memorial Hall Penygroes | Caernarfon | £16k |
| The Manwood Singers | Kent | £16k |
| Whitchurch Hall | Devon | £16k |
| Pilton Village Trust | Shepton Mallet | £16k |