The National Youth Jazz Orchestra Ltd
Analysis
The National Youth Jazz Orchestra Ltd is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in November 1977, 49 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 company (Companies House number 01334250). It says it provides human resources, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2026, The National Youth Jazz Orchestra Ltd reported income of £516k and spending of £806k, spending 156% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income fell from £760k to £516k (-32%), an average of -9.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 151%. Over the whole period it spent 79% 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 National Youth Jazz Orchestra Ltd sits at the 92nd percentile: it is larger than about 92% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 90th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Town and Manor of Hungerford Charity (£515k), Pegasus Theatre Trust (£517k) and Hesters Way Partnership Ltd (£515k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 14%, charitable activities 13% and investments 4.8%. Gifts in wills alone brought in £15k. Charitable activities took 87% of spending and raising funds 13%. Reserves of £1.1m would cover about 17 months of spending at that rate. It employed 7 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 11%
- Legacies 2.9%
- Charitable activities 13%
- Investments 4.8%
- Other 68%
In the charity's own words
NYJO is a multi-faceted organisation specialising in creating opportunities for young people to perform jazz. We run a variety of different ensembles, from quintets to big bands, giving emerging professional musicians unparalleled performance opportunities. We deliver participatory programmes nationwide, widening access to jazz. We have a strong commitment to the community at our home in Woolwich.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Town and Manor of Hungerford Charity | Hungerford | £515k |
| Pegasus Theatre Trust | Oxford | £517k |
| Hesters Way Partnership Ltd | Cheltenham | £515k |
| Lichfield Festival Limited | Lichfield | £518k |