UPROAR
The performance of public concerts of contemporary classical music at venues throughout Wales, the UK and internationally. Broadcasts and recordings.A learning programme including development opportunities for young and emerging composers.Fundraising to achieve the above.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net income of £6, having incurred total expenditure of £119,946 against total income of £91,821. Free unrestricted reserves stood at £62,325, which is significantly above the trustees' stated policy target of £10,000 or 10% of annual turnover. The trustees note that future work will be funded via project grants and that ongoing funding is needed to secure the long-term future.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees intend to build up reserves of £10,000 or 10% of annual turnover (whichever is larger)” — page 7
Trustees
- Cathy Boyce
- Jackie Yip
- Professor MICHAEL ELLISON
- Professor Michael Peake OBE
- Sally Hilary Marks
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £120k | £120k |
| 31/08/2024 | £130k | £128k |
| 31/08/2023 | £32k | £23k |
| 31/08/2022 | £105k | £142k |
| 31/08/2021 | £51k | £52k |
Common questions
Is UPROAR financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net income of £6, having incurred total expenditure of £119,946 against total income of £91,821. Free unrestricted reserves stood at £62,325, which is significantly above the trustees' stated policy target of £10,000 or 10% of annual turnover. The trustees note that future work will be funded via project grants and that ongoing funding is needed to secure the long-term future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds UPROAR?
Funders whose own accounts filings name UPROAR as a grant recipient include COLWINSTON CHARITABLE TRUST, THE LECHE TRUST, VAUGHAN WILLIAMS FOUNDATION, THE OAKDALE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| COLWINSTON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £6k | Costs of their Welsh composer commissioning project with performances taking place in 2022 |
| COLWINSTON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | Grant listed in Note 3. |
| THE LECHE TRUST | FY2025 | £4k | Arts |
| VAUGHAN WILLIAMS FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £3k | Public Performance |
| THE OAKDALE TRUST | FY2023 | £2k |