Severn Arts
Severn Arts provides music tuition, performance opportunities, instrument hire and other music educationservices to young people in Worcestershire and intends to develop adult music education. Severn Arts provides an arts development service for the wider public. Severn Arts operates in an inclusive manner and wishes to extend access so as many people as possible can benefit from the arts
Activities & Mission
Severn Arts provides music tuition, performance opportunities, instrument hire and other music educationservices to young people in Worcestershire and intends to develop adult music education. Severn Arts provides an arts development service for the wider public. Severn Arts operates in an inclusive manner and wishes to extend access so as many people as possible can benefit from the arts
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 48% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 92% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £3,457,927 | £3,125,584 | £3,125,584 | £1,302,036 | £810,388 | 76 / 55 |
| 2023 | £2,583,682 | £2,508,975 | £2,508,975 | £1,245,882 | £937,535 | 87 / 56 |
| 2022 | £2,579,097 | £2,590,638 | £2,590,638 | £1,171,175 | £595,581 | 75 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,817,600 | £1,942,214 | £0 | £1,182,716 | £619,113 | 84 / 6 |
| 2020 | £2,150,235 | £2,033,415 | £2,033,415 | £1,307,330 | £436,932 | 96 / 20 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Severn Arts
What does Severn Arts do?
Severn Arts provides music tuition, performance opportunities, instrument hire and other music educationservices to young people in Worcestershire and intends to develop adult music education. Severn Arts provides an arts development service for the wider public. Severn Arts operates in an inclusive manner and wishes to extend access so as many people as possible can benefit from the arts
How much income did Severn Arts report in 2024?
Severn Arts reported total income of £3.46m and reported expenditure of £3.13m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Severn Arts?
Severn Arts has a program ratio of 90.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 48% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Severn Arts registered as a charity?
Severn Arts was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 October 2018 as charity number 1180335. It has been registered for 8 years.
Who runs Severn Arts?
Severn Arts is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Charlie Shiels. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Severn Arts operate?
Severn Arts operates in Worcestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Severn Arts a registered charity?
Yes — Severn Arts is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1180335.
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