The Gesualdo Six
Analysis
The Gesualdo Six is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in September 2023, 3 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 provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending August 2025, The Gesualdo Six reported income of £28k and spending of £26k, spending 90% of its income. Across the 2 years on record, from August 2024 to August 2025, income grew from £20k to £28k (+39%), an average of +39% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2025, when income rose by 39%. Over the whole period it spent 65% 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 Gesualdo Six sits at the 58th percentile: it is larger than about 58% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 51st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Bolton Catholic Musical and Choral Society (£28k), Brimfield Village Hall (£28k) and Lytham St Annes Art Society (£28k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
For the public benefit, to promote and advance education of the public in the art, science and historyof the musical arts in particular but not exclusively by the presentation of concerts and recordings,commissioning new works, providing education projects for people of all ages.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bolton Catholic Musical and Choral Society | Bolton | £28k |
| Brimfield Village Hall | Ludlow | £28k |
| Lytham St Annes Art Society | Lytham St Annes | £28k |
| St Catherines Hill Community Hall | Christchurch | £28k |