WESTERN ASSOCIATION OF BALLET SCHOOLS
WABS gives young people, up to the age of 18 years, the experience and opportunity of dancing in public at venues in and around the Bournemouth area. It also gives grants for students from affiliated schools wishing to attend courses to further their ability and also subsidise workshops taken by professional teachers and choreographers.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operated with a net surplus of £33 for the year, maintaining unrestricted funds at £17,291. The trustees' report confirms that reserves were maintained at a level equating to at least four months of unrestricted expenditure, providing sufficient stability for management and administration costs. The financial statements were prepared under the small companies regime without an independent audit.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the free reserves of the charity, at a level equating to at least four months unrestricted expenditure.” — page 4
Trustees
- Amelia Francesca Henry
- Heather Lees
- JANE FARRELL
- JANNE PATRICIA CARRINGTON
- Julie Laming
- Kayla Michelle Bartlett
- LORRAINE SUSAN HALL
- MELINDA SUE GADD
- Pauline Ann Hopkins
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £30k | £30k |
| 31/12/2024 | £27k | £24k |
| 31/12/2023 | £18k | £20k |
| 31/12/2022 | £11k | £15k |
| 31/12/2021 | £10k | £14k |
Common questions
Is WESTERN ASSOCIATION OF BALLET SCHOOLS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated with a net surplus of £33 for the year, maintaining unrestricted funds at £17,291. The trustees' report confirms that reserves were maintained at a level equating to at least four months of unrestricted expenditure, providing sufficient stability for management and administration costs. The financial statements were prepared under the small companies regime without an independent audit.