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Harps North West

Also known as: The Clarsach Society, the Cumbria Branch

To encourage the teaching and playing of the harp, especially the clarsach or lever harp, to and by people of all ages.To educate the public to appreciate the harp, its music & history.To promote public performances of the harp.

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Activities & Mission

To encourage the teaching and playing of the harp, especially the clarsach or lever harp, to and by people of all ages.To educate the public to appreciate the harp, its music & history.To promote public performances of the harp.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£14,088
Latest Expenditure
£9,527

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 67.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 67.6%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£14,088
£9,5270 / 12
2024
£10,572
£10,7640 / 13
2023
£11,897
£19,8680 / 0
2022
£17,091
£9,3220 / 9

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Frequently asked questions about Harps North West

What does Harps North West do?

To encourage the teaching and playing of the harp, especially the clarsach or lever harp, to and by people of all ages.To educate the public to appreciate the harp, its music & history.To promote public performances of the harp.

How much income did Harps North West report in 2025?

Harps North West reported total income of £14k and reported expenditure of £10k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Harps North West registered as a charity?

Harps North West was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 August 2002 as charity number 1093441. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs Harps North West?

Harps North West is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Susan Lambert. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Harps North West operate?

Harps North West operates across 3 areas: Cumbria, Lancashire and North Yorkshire.

Is Harps North West a registered charity?

Yes — Harps North West is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1093441.

Details

Address
Coach House
High Borrans
WINDERMERE
LA23 1JS
Registration Date
15 August 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3988946
Charity Number
1093441

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Trustees

Susan Lambert Chair
Ann Woolley
Anne Elizabeth Gilbert
Cathrine Livesey
Christine Valerie Pollington
Eleanor Matilda Vickers
Gillian Salter-Smith
Karen Struthers
Miranda Louise Christobel Bartlett
Peter James Coldwell
Rosemary Patricia Scholes
Veronica Mary Wilkie

Also Known As

  • The Clarsach Society, the Cumbria Branch

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