WATERSPRITE FILM FESTIVAL LTD
The charity advances education and promotes learning and creative collaboration with the public, with a particular reference to the making and distribution of film, television and other art forms of the moving image. We promote these arts amongst young people and emerging talent by holding film festivals and public screenings, operating both in the United Kingdom and internationally.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income for the year was £139,381.86 against total expenditure of £123,671, resulting in a positive net position. The charity holds £65,770.35 in cash reserves, which exceeds its stated policy target of three months' operating costs (£30,917.75). The trustees identify financial sustainability as the main risk due to reliance on corporate sponsorship but express confidence in the charity's future operations.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity’s principal funding sources came from Corporate donations (£103,695) and sponsorship (£41,855)” — page 12
“The trustees aim to hold three months’ operating costs in reserve.” — page 12
“In the current year, Charity Trustee, Brian Woods, was also on the Board of Trustees for the Royal Television Society East, one of the Charity’s partners. His position was declared and any decisions made by the Board were not unduly influenced.” — page 14
Trustees
- HILARY BEVAN JONESchair
- BERNADETTE SCHRAMM
- BRIAN WOODS
- Farhana Bhula
- Helen Simmons
- Katharine Louise Blair
- Nicholas Lesley Swimer
- Olufemi Ladeinde
- PROFESSOR Michael Andrew Parker
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £139k | £124k |
| 31/08/2024 | £101k | £99k |
| 31/08/2023 | £66k | £63k |
| 31/08/2022 | £71k | £78k |
| 31/08/2021 | £35k | £37k |
Common questions
Is WATERSPRITE FILM FESTIVAL LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income for the year was £139,381.86 against total expenditure of £123,671, resulting in a positive net position. The charity holds £65,770.35 in cash reserves, which exceeds its stated policy target of three months' operating costs (£30,917.75). The trustees identify financial sustainability as the main risk due to reliance on corporate sponsorship but express confidence in the charity's future operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds WATERSPRITE FILM FESTIVAL LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WATERSPRITE FILM FESTIVAL LTD as a grant recipient include CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k |