The World of Music Arts and Dance Foundation
Analysis
The World of Music Arts and Dance Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Corsham. It was registered in March 1984, 42 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 01792233). It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The World of Music Arts and Dance Foundation reported income of £21k and spending of £1,427, leaving 93% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £2,184 to £21k (+882%), an average of +77% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 779%. Over the whole period it spent 65% 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 World of Music Arts and Dance Foundation sits at the 51st percentile: it is larger than about 51% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 46th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Bridlington University of the Third Age (£21k), Worksop and District U3a (£21k) and The Sampson Orchestra of Cambridge (£21k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The provision of arts and music activities focusing on cultural exchange and learning which promote, maintain, improve and advance education and research in world cultures.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bridlington University of the Third Age | Bridlington | £21k |
| Worksop and District U3a | Nottinghamshire | £21k |
| The Sampson Orchestra of Cambridge | Cambridge | £21k |
| Earls Colne Heritage Museum | Colchester | £21k |