BRECON FESTIVAL BALLET
Brecon Festival Ballet advances the performing arts in Brecon and neighbouring places by developing and performing dance and ballet at the highest levels and making these accessible to new and existing audiences. We provide opportunities for the education, training, instruction and development of dance and ballet performers.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operates on a sound financial basis with unrestricted reserves of £60,122 and total funds of £61,371 at the year end. The trustees acknowledge that while income has increased, competition for grants is rising and the charity must continue to seek new funding sources to sustain its activities.
What the accounts disclose
“Brecon Festival Ballet operates a prudent financial policy whereby it raises the total costs of production prior to opening night for each season. Earned income from charitable activities is ringfenced for the following year's production(s), constituting reserves for the charity.” — page 14
“During the year the charity paid £800.00 to Trustee, Lesley Walker, for her loss of self-employment earnings during the week of the show in December 2025 (2025: £1,000.00). During the year the charity paid £800.00 to Trustee, Catharine Sinnadurai, for her loss of self-employment earnings during the week of the show in December 2025 (2025: £1,000.00). During the year the charity paid £600.00 to Megan Walker for stage management costs (2025: £650.00). Megan Walker is the daughter of charity Trustee, Lesley Walker.” — page 18
“During the year the charity paid £800.00 to Trustee, Lesley Walker, for her loss of self-employment earnings during the week of the show in December 2025 (2025: £1,000.00). During the year the charity paid £800.00 to Trustee, Catharine Sinnadurai, for her loss of self-employment earnings during the week of the show in December 2025 (2025: £1,000.00). During the year the charity paid £600.00 to Megan Walker for stage management costs (2025: £650.00). Megan Walker is the daughter of charity Trustee, Lesley Walker.” — page 18
Trustees
- ELIZABETH LYON JEFFREYSchair
- Catharine Emma Sinnadurai BEM
- Lesley Walker
- Paul Sinnadurai
- Peter Carew
- Sara Janet Morgan
- Sian Norgate
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2026 | £115k | £80k |
| 31/01/2025 | £98k | £104k |
| 31/01/2024 | £92k | £89k |
| 31/01/2023 | £81k | £81k |
| 31/01/2022 | £67k | £37k |
Common questions
Is BRECON FESTIVAL BALLET financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operates on a sound financial basis with unrestricted reserves of £60,122 and total funds of £61,371 at the year end. The trustees acknowledge that while income has increased, competition for grants is rising and the charity must continue to seek new funding sources to sustain its activities. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BRECON FESTIVAL BALLET?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BRECON FESTIVAL BALLET as a grant recipient include THE GIBBS CHARITABLE TRUSTS, THE OAKDALE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE GIBBS CHARITABLE TRUSTS | FY2024 | £5k | Arts, Drama and Music |
| THE GIBBS CHARITABLE TRUSTS | FY2025 | £2k | Arts, Drama and Music |
| THE GIBBS CHARITABLE TRUSTS | FY2023 | £2k | Arts, Drama and Music |
| THE OAKDALE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 08/10/2025 | £50k | Unrestricted Funding |