The Westenders
Analysis
The Westenders is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Powys. It was registered in October 2000, 26 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending May 2026, The Westenders reported income of £56k and spending of £34k, leaving 40% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2022 to May 2026, income grew from £2,753 to £56k (+1934%), an average of +112% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2023, when income rose by 1275%. Over the whole period it spent 72% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, The Westenders sits at the 71st percentile: it is larger than about 71% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 62nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 1st Crookham (Odiham District) Scout Group (£56k), Amgueddfa Hanesyddol a Morwrol a Chanolfan Astudiaethau Llyn (Llyn Historical and Maritime Museum and Study Centre) (£56k) and St Albans Musical Museum Society (£56k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Charity runs a community centre known as The Westenders Hall. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, this year no productions were made and as a result no income was raised, with the exception of room hire. The money outstanding from the 2020 pantomime was paid in June 2020.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Crookham (Odiham District) Scout Group | Hampshire | £56k |
| Amgueddfa Hanesyddol a Morwrol a Chanolfan Astudiaethau Llyn (Llyn Historical and Maritime Museum and Study Centre) | Pwllheli | £56k |
| St Albans Musical Museum Society | Dunstable | £56k |
| Harborough Cinema | Leicestershire | £56k |