BITTERSUITE EXPERIENCES CIO
We promote the arts of music through the creation of multi-sensory concerts in both physical and digital spaces. Our multi-sensory concerts, experiences and participation programmes transform the listening experience.
Objects
TO ADVANCE THE ARTS FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY THE PROMOTION IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, OF THE ARTS OF MUSIC AND DRAMA.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an unrestricted surplus of £2,087 for the year, though it holds only £6,686 in unrestricted reserves, which is below its stated policy target range of £9,000 to £19,000. The trustees acknowledge the risk of negative unrestricted funds and note that future plans depend on securing new grant funding, warning that unsuccessful bids could lead to company closure.
What the accounts disclose
“The required level of Reserves is therefore in the range of £9,000 to £19,000” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Social media policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Joshua McNortonchair
- Ash Patel
- Stephanie Tyrrell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £27k | £25k |
| 31/03/2024 | £69k | £58k |
| 31/03/2023 | £75k | £65k |
Common questions
Is BITTERSUITE EXPERIENCES CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an unrestricted surplus of £2,087 for the year, though it holds only £6,686 in unrestricted reserves, which is below its stated policy target range of £9,000 to £19,000. The trustees acknowledge the risk of negative unrestricted funds and note that future plans depend on securing new grant funding, warning that unsuccessful bids could lead to company closure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.