CHEW VALLEY PERFORMING ARTS
Chew Valley Performing Arts aim is to develop a hub for the performing arts in the Chew Valley. Providing accessible, sustainable and authentic performing arts for all. Through its Valley Arts project it promotes the performing arts in all its forms, for the benefit of the people and communities of the Valley.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £70,774 at the end of the period, noting that it retains all surplus generated to support future objectives. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cast doubt on the accounts or the charity's compliance with regulatory requirements.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity is currently in a fundraising period to support its future objectives and so retains all surplus that is generated.”
Trustees
- GERALDINE JOANNA HILL-MALEchair
- Dr Ray Ferguson Montague
- Frances Joy Harcup
- Joanna Haywood
- MR MATT STEWART
- PATRICK WALDOCK
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £152k | £160k |
| 31/03/2024 | £147k | £119k |
| 31/03/2023 | £80k | £80k |
| 31/03/2022 | £44k | £53k |
| 31/03/2021 | £19k | £12k |
Common questions
Is CHEW VALLEY PERFORMING ARTS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £70,774 at the end of the period, noting that it retains all surplus generated to support future objectives. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cast doubt on the accounts or the charity's compliance with regulatory requirements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Community Foundation | 15/05/2026 | £2k | Chew Valley Performing Arts |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 22/02/2024 | £2k | Running a local heritage project reflecting on the creation of a reservoir in the Chew Valley in the 1950s |