THE MERCIA AND NORTH WALES AREA OF NAFAS
To advance public education in the art of flower arranging and related subjects, and to train and qualify Judges, Demonstrators and Speakers in this topic, in parts of Cheshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Powys, Ceredigon, Denbighshire, Gwynedd, Wrexham, Conway, Flintshire and the Isle of Anglesey, (the area of benefit) and to further any other charitable purpose or purposes in relation to this
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £28,913.79, which the trustees explain are held to enable the organisation to continue its programme and function in the event of a crisis for 18 months. However, the trustees report note risks including declining membership and increasing costs, alongside rising affiliation fees from NAFAS.
What the accounts disclose
“To enable the organisation to continue its programme and to function in the event of crisis for 18 months.”
Trustees
- Rebecca Reeschair
- Janet Blake
- Penelope Harrison
- Rosamund Anwyl
- Sheila Jones
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £29k | £25k |
| 30/09/2024 | £17k | £19k |
| 30/09/2023 | £27k | £22k |
| 30/09/2022 | £19k | £18k |
| 30/09/2021 | £9k | £15k |
Common questions
Is THE MERCIA AND NORTH WALES AREA OF NAFAS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £28,913.79, which the trustees explain are held to enable the organisation to continue its programme and function in the event of a crisis for 18 months. However, the trustees report note risks including declining membership and increasing costs, alongside rising affiliation fees from NAFAS. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.