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Wild Arts

Also known as: Roman River Music, Roman River Music CIO

WILD ART AIMS: TO PROMOTE THE BEST IN MUSIC AND THE ARTS FOR THE ENJOYMENT OF ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. OUR ACTIVITIES TO MEET THESE GOALS CAN INCLUDE A SUMMER PORGRAMME OF OPERA PERFORMANCES IN VENUES THROUGHOUT THE UK, AN ANNUAL MUSIC FESTIVAL BASED IN NORTH ESSEX FEATURING TOP-CLASS MUSICIANS AND YOUNG PEOPLE AND COMMUNITY GROUPS IN ENJOYMENT OF AND INVOLVEMENT IN MUSICAL PERFORMANCE.

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Activities & Mission

WILD ART AIMS: TO PROMOTE THE BEST IN MUSIC AND THE ARTS FOR THE ENJOYMENT OF ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. OUR ACTIVITIES TO MEET THESE GOALS CAN INCLUDE A SUMMER PORGRAMME OF OPERA PERFORMANCES IN VENUES THROUGHOUT THE UK, AN ANNUAL MUSIC FESTIVAL BASED IN NORTH ESSEX FEATURING TOP-CLASS MUSICIANS AND YOUNG PEOPLE AND COMMUNITY GROUPS IN ENJOYMENT OF AND INVOLVEMENT IN MUSICAL PERFORMANCE.

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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.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£830,882
Latest Expenditure
£790,519

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 90.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 94.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 9.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £202,987
Charitable Activities £534,947
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £92,948

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £749,424
Raising Funds £41,095
Governance £30,114
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows these related events on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2023 — Wild Arts (organisation 5198641)
  • Asset transfer in in 2015 — Roman River Music (organisation 5000383)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£830,882
£790,519£749,424£144,291£144,2911 / 80
2025
£666,541
£644,468£616,319£103,928£103,9280 / 72
2024
£386,440
£367,3060 / 30
2023
£119,501
£126,2920 / 30
2022
£103,810
£90,8930 / 30

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Wild Arts

What does Wild Arts do?

WILD ART AIMS: TO PROMOTE THE BEST IN MUSIC AND THE ARTS FOR THE ENJOYMENT OF ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. OUR ACTIVITIES TO MEET THESE GOALS CAN INCLUDE A SUMMER PORGRAMME OF OPERA PERFORMANCES IN VENUES THROUGHOUT THE UK, AN ANNUAL MUSIC FESTIVAL BASED IN NORTH ESSEX FEATURING TOP-CLASS MUSICIANS AND YOUNG PEOPLE AND COMMUNITY GROUPS IN ENJOYMENT OF AND INVOLVEMENT IN MUSICAL PERFORMANCE.

How much income did Wild Arts report in 2026?

Wild Arts reported total income of £831k and reported expenditure of £791k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Wild Arts registered as a charity?

Wild Arts was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 August 2014 as charity number 1158366. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Wild Arts?

Wild Arts is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Wild Arts operate?

Wild Arts operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Wild Arts a registered charity?

Yes — Wild Arts is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1158366.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
27 August 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5046953
Charity Number
1158366

Trustees

ANNA HUGHES
Caroline Philippa Compston
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Jill Pellew
Also governs 1 other charity
Guy Everington
Nina Charlotte Molyneux
Silvia Melchior
Stephen Barter

Also Known As

  • Roman River Music
  • Roman River Music CIO

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Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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