West Norfolk Music Centre
Analysis
West Norfolk Music Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in King's Lynn. It was registered in March 1985, 41 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and recreation, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides human resources, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending August 2025, West Norfolk Music Centre reported income of £76k and spending of £87k, spending 114% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £28k to £76k (+169%), an average of +28% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2023, when income rose by 92%. Over the whole period it spent 94% 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, West Norfolk Music Centre 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 67th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Grayshott and Hindhead Institute and Village Hall (£76k), Farnham Youth Choir (£76k) and South Wimbledon Community Association (£76k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Music teaching on most instruments for all ages (4 to 104!) and abilities, mostly individually but also in small groups. We also run bands, an orchestra, smaller instrumental groups, choirs and workshops for young children which are free to all members.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Grayshott and Hindhead Institute and Village Hall | Hindhead | £76k |
| Farnham Youth Choir | Surrey | £76k |
| South Wimbledon Community Association | London | £76k |
| Mid Pennine Arts | Lancashire | £76k |