Music at the Heart of Teesdale
Analysis
Music at the Heart of Teesdale is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Barnard Castle. It was registered in April 2024, 2 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, 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 December 2025, Music at the Heart of Teesdale reported income of £79k and spending of £40k, leaving 50% of income unspent that year. Across the 2 years on record, from March 2025 to December 2025, income grew from £17k to £79k (+354%), an average of +354% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 354%. Over the whole period it spent 61% 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, Music at the Heart of Teesdale sits at the 76th percentile: it is larger than about 76% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 68th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Guide Association County of Manchester (£79k), Shakespeare Link (£79k) and Cornwall Archaeological Society (£79k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To advance education in the art of folk music in all its forms primarily amongst young people in southwest County Durham, by providing workshops, masterclasses and opportunities to perform and, for the public benefit, to promote knowledge and appreciation of folk music through performances, concerts and festivals..
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| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Guide Association County of Manchester | Preston | £79k |
| Shakespeare Link | Llandrindod Wells | £79k |
| Cornwall Archaeological Society | Cornwall | £79k |
| Chitraleka Dance Company | Birmingham | £79k |