Worcester Mela
Analysis
Worcester Mela is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Worcester. It was registered in February 2024, 2 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science and human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Worcester Mela reported income of £66k and spending of £79k, spending 120% of what it took in. Across the 2 years on record, from August 2024 to August 2025, income grew from £36k to £66k (+81%), an average of +81% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2025, when income rose by 81%. Over the whole period it spent 115% 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, Worcester Mela sits at the 74th percentile: it is larger than about 74% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 65th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire Music Centre (£66k), Hertford Choral Society (£66k) and Barnstaple & Yeo Valley Railway Trust (£66k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To bring together different communities within Worcestershire by strengthening integration &cultivating, nurturing and encouraging the exploration of South Asian culture.To document & preserve the social impact of Worcestershire South Asian Communities. To deliver an annual Mela Festival & projects held in the city of Worcester & Worcestershire.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire Music Centre | Chesterfield | £66k |
| Hertford Choral Society | Middlesex | £66k |
| Barnstaple & Yeo Valley Railway Trust | Barnstaple | £66k |
| Corinthian Chamber Orchestra | London | £66k |