Beckenham Festival (music, Speech And Drama, Stage Dancing)
Competitions for young people. Music, speech & drama, stage dancing. Held at school venues each weekend in Nov. Cash prizes, cups, medals given to winners in each group. Bursary & some sponsorship mayor of London Borough of Bromley attends.
Activities & Mission
Competitions for young people. Music, speech & drama, stage dancing. Held at school venues each weekend in Nov. Cash prizes, cups, medals given to winners in each group. Bursary & some sponsorship mayor of London Borough of Bromley attends.
Areas of Operation
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £34,067 | £40,729 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2024 | £45,639 | £34,413 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2023 | £31,546 | £38,136 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2022 | £24,897 | £27,981 | 0 / 25 |
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Frequently asked questions about Beckenham Festival (music, Speech And Drama, Stage Dancing)
What does Beckenham Festival (music, Speech And Drama, Stage Dancing) do?
Competitions for young people. Music, speech & drama, stage dancing. Held at school venues each weekend in Nov. Cash prizes, cups, medals given to winners in each group. Bursary & some sponsorship mayor of London Borough of Bromley attends.
How much income did Beckenham Festival (music, Speech And Drama, Stage Dancing) report in 2025?
Beckenham Festival (music, Speech And Drama, Stage Dancing) reported total income of £34k and reported expenditure of £41k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Beckenham Festival (music, Speech And Drama, Stage Dancing) registered as a charity?
Beckenham Festival (music, Speech And Drama, Stage Dancing) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 August 1979 as charity number 278285. It has been registered for 47 years.
Who runs Beckenham Festival (music, Speech And Drama, Stage Dancing)?
Beckenham Festival (music, Speech And Drama, Stage Dancing) is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Beckenham Festival (music, Speech And Drama, Stage Dancing) operate?
Beckenham Festival (music, Speech And Drama, Stage Dancing) operates across 2 areas: Kent and London.
Is Beckenham Festival (music, Speech And Drama, Stage Dancing) a registered charity?
Yes — Beckenham Festival (music, Speech And Drama, Stage Dancing) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 278285.
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Wilmington
Kent
DA2 7ED
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