LIVING WORDS ARTS
Working with people experiencing dementia and isolated and disempowered people, Living Words supports free speech and expression. The work enables individuals to feel heard and understood, even when communication seems lost. Inspired by this participatory work we create anthologies, performances and events.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £10,994 for the year ended 30 November 2024, with total funds carried forward increasing to £27,070. The trustees acknowledge that reserves remain low and are focused on building unrestricted funds to ensure longer-term sustainability. The financial statements were subject to independent examination rather than audit.
What the accounts disclose
“Our reserves remain low, this is something we would like more support with - to feed into our longer term sustainability.” — page 5
“During the year, N Ewbank, a trustee loaned the charity £3,500 at a rate of 5% per annum. This remains outstanding at the year end.” — page 16
Trustees
- Lauretta Kavanaghchair
- Jack Rowley
- Kathryn Gilfoy
- Nicholas Ewbank
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2024 | £69k | £58k |
| 30/11/2023 | £113k | £120k |
| 30/11/2022 | £154k | £162k |
| 30/11/2021 | £74k | £72k |
| 30/11/2020 | £100k | £88k |
Common questions
Is LIVING WORDS ARTS financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £10,994 for the year ended 30 November 2024, with total funds carried forward increasing to £27,070. The trustees acknowledge that reserves remain low and are focused on building unrestricted funds to ensure longer-term sustainability. The financial statements were subject to independent examination rather than audit. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/06/2023 | £10k | Normal? Camp |