THE HOUNSLOW ARTS TRUST LTD
Registered charity 267426 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as WATERMANS, WATERMANS ART CENTRE
The charitys principal activity is to operate Watermans, an arts centre in Brentford, which provides a year-round programme of performing arts, cinema, exhibitions and new media arts. In addition, it provides participative arts programmes for a wide range of communities both in its own venue and in other community spaces across West London.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £34,860 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £6,414. The trustees consider this level of reserves to be below their stated target of £92,750, noting that reserves have been significantly depleted due to external factors and restructuring. Despite the deficit, the auditors confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern for the next twelve months.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £6k)
“Reserves are currently not meeting this target due recent financial results.” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The charity received a distribution of £36,500 from its 100% owned subsidiary company, Sharedart Limited. At the reporting date, the charity was owed £3,012 by the company.
“During the year the charity received a distribution of £36,500 (2024: £114,500) from its 100% owned subsidiary company, Sharedart Limited. At the reporting date, the charity was owed £3,012 (2024: £16,102) by the company. These transactions and balances have been eliminated on consolidation in these financial statements.” — page 46
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Sharedart Limited
“The charity’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Sharedart Ltd, was established to operate the commercial facilities and services which are principally the bar and restaurant, the hire of space to external parties, and car parking charges.” — page 15
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by Nyman Libson Paul LLP. Discloses 3 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Watermans (matched by registered charity number).
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- Arts Council England — “The organisation receives grant funding from Arts Council England and London Borough Hounslow .” (source page)
- London Borough of Hounslow — “The organisation receives grant funding from Arts Council England and London Borough Hounslow .” (source page)
- GLA — “GLA – we have delivered the outdoor arts programme at Bell Square in Hounslow Town Centre, supported by GLA” (source page)
- Social Investment Business — “Social Investment Business – we received a major investment to develop our capacity to deliver public sector contracts via the Futurebuilder…” (source page)
- GSK — “Corporate Partners – GSK, Heathrow Community Fund, Citroen and other partners have played a key role in supporting individual projects.” (source page)
- Heathrow Community Fund — “Corporate Partners – GSK, Heathrow Community Fund, Citroen and other partners have played a key role in supporting individual projects.” (source page)
- Citroen — “Corporate Partners – GSK, Heathrow Community Fund, Citroen and other partners have played a key role in supporting individual projects.” (source page)
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Cost of raising funds
£27k
Reported reserves equal ~0.1 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Donations and legacies (95% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 3.2% of total income — below the median for charities its size (4.9%) (benchmarks).
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Hounslow
Income and spending
Common questions
Is THE HOUNSLOW ARTS TRUST LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £34,860 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £6,414. The trustees consider this level of reserves to be below their stated target of £92,750, noting that reserves have been significantly depleted due to external factors and restructuring. Despite the deficit, the auditors confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern for the next twelve months. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Nyman Libson Paul LLP.
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