THE WAGNER SOCIETY
The appreciation and study of Richard Wagner's Life and Music.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £3,270 for the year, reducing total unrestricted reserves to £133,703. The trustees confirm the society is amply funded with a strong balance sheet, noting that cash and investments total £134,056. They intend to maintain reserves sufficient to meet forecast cash flow requirements for at least the following two years.
What the accounts disclose
“The Society aims to hold reserves sufficient to meet any forecast cash flow requirements for at least the following two years.” — page 3
“The charity paid trustees expenses for fulfilling their duties as follows: refund of expenses incurred by the Secretary (£482) in attending the RWWI 2023 Delegates Meeting in Brussels.”
Trustees
- ALAN RIDGEWELLchair
- Anthony Spooner
- Hugo Williams
- JOANNA COUSINS
- Jon Wallner
- Philip Harrisson
- Stuart Poyner
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £67k | £74k |
| 31/12/2023 | £93k | £100k |
| 31/12/2022 | £68k | £69k |
| 31/12/2021 | £83k | £54k |
| 31/12/2020 | £86k | £54k |
Common questions
Is THE WAGNER SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £3,270 for the year, reducing total unrestricted reserves to £133,703. The trustees confirm the society is amply funded with a strong balance sheet, noting that cash and investments total £134,056. They intend to maintain reserves sufficient to meet forecast cash flow requirements for at least the following two years. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.