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Sound Roots

Also known as: English Folk Expo

To advance the public's appreciation of the art of folk music by- providing folk music acts with the opportunity to be able to perform at concerts, festivals and other events- increasing public access and exposure to folk music through developing, promoting and encouraging its practice.The term 'folk music' includes both contemporary and traditional forms.

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Activities & Mission

To advance the public's appreciation of the art of folk music by- providing folk music acts with the opportunity to be able to perform at concerts, festivals and other events- increasing public access and exposure to folk music through developing, promoting and encouraging its practice.The term 'folk music' includes both contemporary and traditional forms.

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
£565,373
Latest Expenditure
£425,208

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 42.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 55.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £565,373
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £237,543
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £187,665

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£565,373
£425,208£237,543£292,928£292,9285 / 0
2023
£372,619
£421,5510 / 20
2022
£406,591
£459,4780 / 20
2021
£575,813
£413,719£380,646£254,582£157,7305 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sound Roots

What does Sound Roots do?

To advance the public's appreciation of the art of folk music by- providing folk music acts with the opportunity to be able to perform at concerts, festivals and other events- increasing public access and exposure to folk music through developing, promoting and encouraging its practice.The term 'folk music' includes both contemporary and traditional forms.

How much income did Sound Roots report in 2024?

Sound Roots reported total income of £565k and reported expenditure of £425k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Sound Roots registered as a charity?

Sound Roots was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 October 2020 as charity number 1192064. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Sound Roots?

Sound Roots is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Kellie While. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sound Roots operate?

Sound Roots operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Sound Roots a registered charity?

Yes — Sound Roots is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1192064.

Details

Address
109a Church Street
Littleborough
Lancashire
OL15 8AA
Registration Date
29 October 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5146783
Charity Number
1192064

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Trustees

Kellie While Chair
Alexandria Carr
FREYJA REBECCA HANDY
GAVIN SHARP
Also governs 1 other charity
Hanna Mia Terika Toomis
Jennie Margaret Higgins
Joanna Frost
JOANNE ELIZABETH KAY
Katherine Rose Bennett
Louisa Jane Davies-Foley
Also governs 1 other charity
Molly Charlotte Rutter
Richard Haswell
THOMAS ERIC SHALLAKER

Also Known As

  • English Folk Expo

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