West of England Music and Arts
Analysis
West of England Music and Arts is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bristol. It was registered in August 2023, 3 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 14782097). It says it makes grants to individuals, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending August 2025, West of England Music and Arts reported income of £3.4m and spending of £3.1m, spending 93% of its income. Across the 2 years on record, from August 2024 to August 2025, income grew from £3.0m to £3.4m (+11%), an average of +11% a year. Over the whole period it spent 90% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, West of England Music and Arts sits at the 95th percentile: it is larger than about 95% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 97th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include North London Bikur Cholim Limited (£3.4m), The Care Collective de Cymru Limited (£3.4m) and European Society for Vascular Surgery (£3.4m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from trading 61% and donations and legacies 39%. Charitable activities took 48% of spending and raising funds 0.1%. Reserves of £623k would cover about 2 months of spending at that rate. It employed 138 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 39%
- Trading 61%
In the charity's own words
West of England Music & Arts promotes music, arts and cultural activities which benefit vulnerable, disadvantaged and minority groups and those who show exceptional talent. We do this by supporting work with children, young people & adults in creating, performing, appreciating & otherwise interacting with creativity for their emotional, social, health or education benefit
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| North London Bikur Cholim Limited | London l | £3.4m |
| The Care Collective de Cymru Limited | Caerdydd | £3.4m |
| European Society for Vascular Surgery | 33130 Begles | £3.4m |
| The One Foundation | Richmond | £3.4m |