SEVERN ARTS
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a combined surplus of £74,707 for the year, with net assets increasing to £1,245,882. The trustees report that free reserves amounted to £937,535, which exceeds their stated policy target of 4.5 months of unrestricted expenditure. The auditors confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was: 2023 1 £60,001 - £70,000” — page 23
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was: 2023 1” — page 23
“The Trustees have agreed that a designated cash reserve of £300,000 should be held in addition to other cash and non-cash funds. This represents 4.5 months of unrestricted fund expenditure.”
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 11033978
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Louisa Davies — Chief Executive Officer
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Charlie Shielschair
- Anusha Ciara Chandra-Paisley
- Dr Daniel Herbert
- Georgia Rose Wells
- Neil Phillips
- Rachel Clare Tucker
- Robert John Felix Macpherson
- Sophie Louise Hutton
- Valerie Jane Yates
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £2.8m | £2.5m |
| 31/08/2024 | £3.5m | £3.1m |
| 31/03/2023 | £2.6m | £2.5m |
| 31/03/2022 | £2.6m | £2.6m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.8m | £1.9m |
Common questions
Is SEVERN ARTS financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity achieved a combined surplus of £74,707 for the year, with net assets increasing to £1,245,882. The trustees report that free reserves amounted to £937,535, which exceeds their stated policy target of 4.5 months of unrestricted expenditure. The auditors confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by Richards Sandy Audit Services Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of SEVERN ARTS earn?
Per its FY2023 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds SEVERN ARTS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SEVERN ARTS as a grant recipient include THE MICHAEL MARSH CHARITABLE TRUST, JOHN MARTIN'S CHARITY, THE ELMLEY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE MICHAEL MARSH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k |
| JOHN MARTIN'S CHARITY | FY2026 | £1k |
| THE ELMLEY FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £0 |
| THE ELMLEY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £0 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE NISBET TRUST | 1 | £325k |
| BAKER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £267k |
| THE ANCHOR SOCIETY CIO | 1 | £32k |
| THE HDH WILLS 1965 CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| JOHN JAMES BRISTOL FOUNDATION | 1 | £18k |
| THE BEAVERBROOK FOUNDATION | 1 | £15k |
| SPIELMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE PORTISHEAD NAUTICAL TRUST | 1 | £9k |