"They seem big for trad arts, certainly, but there are organizations doing classical music with a far greater budget".
What on earth are you trying to prove Nerd? - we are talking about traditional music - you know - the one that receives virtually not a penny in the UK.
We are also talking about an organisation which has a hand permanently in the public purse, thanks to the position and influence of a leader who is happy to exploit that position to guarantee it remains there.
It should be remembered that the figures quoted in the article are now 16 years old and will now much exceed that, thanks to 'The Action of The Tiger' - but none of us are privy to that information.
We wouldn't be having this discussion if C.C.E. published its accounts, or is that another of your items 'not wanted on voyage?
Perhaps you can tell us - are charities not required to keep books and publish accounts?
Jim Carroll