WORCESTER FESTIVAL LTD
Cultural Education. The principal activity is the organisation of a festival known as the Worcester festival.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £4,470, reducing unrestricted funds to £5,165. The trustees report that this balance covers only one month of expenditure, which is below their stated policy target of one year's costs. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirm the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis after considering cash flow forecasts.
What the accounts disclose
“This covers one month of expenditure based on 2025 figures, which is below the desired reserves policy level.”
“During the year, £10,000 (2024: £10,000) was paid to Mrs E Jaeger, wife of Mr C Jaeger, who is a trustee of Worcester Festival Limited, for administration services provided as artistic director.” — page 15
“£1,200 (2024: £1,200) was paid to Worcester Festival during the year, from On a Role Limited. On a Role Limited is a touring theatre company owned by Mr and Mrs Jaeger. The payments were made in exchange for a small amount of storage space at the charity's premises.” — page 15
“During the year, £10,000 (2024: £10,000) was paid to Mrs E Jaeger, wife of Mr C Jaeger, who is a trustee of Worcester Festival Limited, for administration services provided as artistic director.” — page 15
“£1,200 (2024: £1,200) was paid to Worcester Festival during the year, from On a Role Limited. On a Role Limited is a touring theatre company owned by Mr and Mrs Jaeger. The payments were made in exchange for a small amount of storage space at the charity's premises.” — page 15
“During the year, £10,000 (2024: £10,000) was paid to Mrs E Jaeger, wife of Mr C Jaeger, who is a trustee of Worcester Festival Limited, for administration services provided as artistic director.” — page 15
“£1,200 (2024: £1,200) was paid to Worcester Festival during the year, from On a Role Limited. On a Role Limited is a touring theatre company owned by Mr and Mrs Jaeger. The payments were made in exchange for a small amount of storage space at the charity's premises.” — page 15
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 04512227
Company officers (Companies House)
- LAMB, Matthew, Dr on trustee list
- EDWARDS, Stephen Michael, The Very Revd on trustee list
- SALTER, Guy Charles on trustee list
- BAYLISS, Marc Leslie on trustee list
- ELKIN, Judith Cicely, Dr. on trustee list
- JAEGER, Christopher not on trustee list
Trustees
- Christopher Jaeger MBE
- GUY CHARLES SALTER
- Marc Leslie Bayliss
- Matthew Lamb
- PROFESSOR JUDITH CICELY ELKIN
- The Very Reverand Stephen Michael Edwards
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £37k | £42k |
| 30/09/2024 | £56k | £52k |
| 30/09/2023 | £40k | £53k |
| 30/09/2022 | £45k | £46k |
| 30/09/2021 | £36k | £46k |
Common questions
Is WORCESTER FESTIVAL LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £4,470, reducing unrestricted funds to £5,165. The trustees report that this balance covers only one month of expenditure, which is below their stated policy target of one year's costs. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirm the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis after considering cash flow forecasts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds WORCESTER FESTIVAL LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WORCESTER FESTIVAL LTD as a grant recipient include THE BRANSFORD TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BRANSFORD TRUST | FY2024 | £4k | |
| THE BRANSFORD TRUST | FY2023 | £3k |