WRITING WEST MIDLANDS LTD
To advance education in the arts for the public benefit by promotion of creative writing in particular but not exclusively in the West Midlands region of the UK.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £25,496 for the year, increasing total funds to £276,692. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern, supported by confirmed Arts Council England funding until 2028 and reserves of £260,192, which exceed the policy target of £173,000. The financial position is described as having very modest risks over the next three years.
What the accounts disclose
“Midland Creative Projects Limited, a Company owned and controlled by the Chief Executive, received total expenses of £996.83 (2024: £1,289.69) relating to expenditure incurred on behalf of Writing West Midlands.” — page 28
Trustees
- Dr Lisa Blower
- George Dane Bastow
- Jacqueline Francis
- Laura Aimee Willis
- Nikki Bi
- Olwen Jane Brown
- Professor Gregory Leadbetter
- Professor Thomas Edward Glave Jr
- Robert James Elkington
- Sandra van Lente
- Susan Gail Ball
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £320k | £295k |
| 31/03/2024 | £268k | £278k |
| 31/03/2023 | £349k | £342k |
| 31/03/2022 | £468k | £458k |
| 31/03/2021 | £280k | £239k |
Common questions
Is WRITING WEST MIDLANDS LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £25,496 for the year, increasing total funds to £276,692. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern, supported by confirmed Arts Council England funding until 2028 and reserves of £260,192, which exceed the policy target of £173,000. The financial position is described as having very modest risks over the next three years. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.