The Gust
Analysis
The Gust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Moreton in Marsh. It was registered in December 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2026, The Gust reported income of £54k and spending of £48k, spending 89% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income fell from £76k to £54k (-28%), an average of -8.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2026, when income dropped by 58%. Over the whole period it spent 99% 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 Gust sits at the 71st percentile: it is larger than about 70% 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 St John's Community Association (£54k), New Sussex Opera (£54k) and Friends of Gillespie PTA (£54k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Advancement of the arts, culture, heritage and science for the public benefit principally in Gloucester by creating and holding artistic, cultural and scientific events, festivals, exhibitions, talks, forums, debates and such other activities as the trustees deem appropriate in furthering the charity's purposes.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| St John's Community Association | Hertfordshire | £54k |
| New Sussex Opera | Lewes | £54k |
| Friends of Gillespie PTA | London | £54k |
| Eastbourne Music and Arts Festival Trust | Eastbourne | £54k |