NW6 ARTS
The advancement of arts and education for the benefit of the public by promotion of literature and the arts in particular a literary festival in Queen's Park and other activities as determined by the trustees
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £29,989, which the trustees describe as a level sufficient to cover the artistic costs of the forthcoming festival. Total income for the year was £83,208, with the charity maintaining careful management of funds to ensure financial support for future activities.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity to build up its unrestricted reserves to a sufficient level to cover the artistic costs of the forthcoming festival.” — page 4
Trustees
- Thomas du Plessischair
- Simon Frais
- Susan Pym
- Virginia Brand
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £83k | £70k |
| 31/12/2024 | £78k | £64k |
| 31/12/2023 | £60k | £61k |
| 31/12/2022 | £70k | £84k |
| 31/08/2021 | £6k | £13k |
Common questions
Is NW6 ARTS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £29,989, which the trustees describe as a level sufficient to cover the artistic costs of the forthcoming festival. Total income for the year was £83,208, with the charity maintaining careful management of funds to ensure financial support for future activities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/03/2023 | £10k | Queen's Park Book Festival 2023 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/01/2020 | £10k | Queen's Park Community Tent |