WEST OF ENGLAND MUSIC AND ARTS
West of England Music & Arts promotes music, arts and cultural activities which benefit vulnerable, disadvantaged and minority groups and those who show exceptional talent. We do this by supporting work with children, young people & adults in creating, performing, appreciating & otherwise interacting with creativity for their emotional, social, health or education benefit
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the group reported a net surplus of £226,781, increasing total funds to £623,023 at the period end. The group holds £600,023 in unrestricted reserves, which the trustees consider appropriate given the income dependency on public sector contracts. Cash balances remained strong at £1,317,480, supporting the organisation’s operating model and future commitments.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the period” — page 39
“One employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the period” — page 39
“The Trustees have set a reserves policy requiring WEMA and WEML to maintain a minimum of three months’ operating costs as free reserves.” — page 18
“A Trustee of the charity is a director of a school in the West of England Music and Arts (‘WEMA’) region, who buy in WEMA services. The total services provided in the year totalled £Nil (2024: £807). The school does not benefit from the traded services. WEMA does offer subsidised and free services to schools on an individual basis. WEMA staff are aware on the connection and will ensure that this particular school does not benefit anymore than any other school regarding services offered.” — page 48
“West of England Music and Arts wholly owns a trading company called West of England Music Limited (WEML)” — page 21
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 0 (FY2024) → 1 (FY2025).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 29/08/2025)
Trustees
- Meeta Tharejachair
- Andrea William-Jones
- Catherine Susan Freda Mrs
- Susan Smith
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 29/08/2025 | £3.4m | £3.1m |
| 29/08/2024 | £3.0m | £2.6m |
Common questions
Is WEST OF ENGLAND MUSIC AND ARTS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the group reported a net surplus of £226,781, increasing total funds to £623,023 at the period end. The group holds £600,023 in unrestricted reserves, which the trustees consider appropriate given the income dependency on public sector contracts. Cash balances remained strong at £1,317,480, supporting the organisation’s operating model and future commitments. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Mitchell Charlesworth (Audit) Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of WEST OF ENGLAND MUSIC AND ARTS earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.