Brighton Dome And Festival LTD
Also known as: The Brighton Festival Society Limited, Brighton Dome, Brighton Festival
Brighton Dome & Festival Limited is constituted to advance education through the promotion, production and encouragement of a variety of art forms including music, dance, theatre and outdoor performance. This objective is realised through the annual presentation of the Brighton Festival and the year round operation of Brighton Dome.
Activities & Mission
Brighton Dome & Festival Limited is constituted to advance education through the promotion, production and encouragement of a variety of art forms including music, dance, theatre and outdoor performance. This objective is realised through the annual presentation of the Brighton Festival and the year round operation of Brighton Dome.
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 97% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample: 125). How is this calculated?
Higher than 70% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 40% of UK Arts charities with income over £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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £16,276,597 | £17,321,710 | £16,897,956 | £11,733,178 | £1,604,428 | 201 / 284 |
| 2024 | £16,301,439 | £17,116,415 | £15,417,813 | £12,778,290 | £2,213,698 | 206 / 263 |
| 2023 | £12,744,000 | £13,263,000 | £12,862,000 | £13,593,000 | £2,003,000 | 246 / 189 |
| 2022 | £12,091,533 | £11,776,762 | £11,415,649 | £14,112,019 | £2,444,000 | 218 / 150 |
| 2021 | £10,334,663 | £7,985,893 | £7,793,741 | £13,797,248 | £3,287,948 | 209 / 162 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Brighton Dome And Festival LTD
What does Brighton Dome And Festival LTD do?
Brighton Dome & Festival Limited is constituted to advance education through the promotion, production and encouragement of a variety of art forms including music, dance, theatre and outdoor performance. This objective is realised through the annual presentation of the Brighton Festival and the year round operation of Brighton Dome.
How much income did Brighton Dome And Festival LTD report in 2025?
Brighton Dome And Festival LTD reported total income of £16.28m and reported expenditure of £17.32m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Brighton Dome And Festival LTD?
Brighton Dome And Festival LTD has a program ratio of 103.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 97% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample of 125 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Brighton Dome And Festival LTD registered as a charity?
Brighton Dome And Festival LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 October 1966 as charity number 249748. It has been registered for 60 years.
Who runs Brighton Dome And Festival LTD?
Brighton Dome And Festival LTD is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Brighton Dome And Festival LTD operate?
Brighton Dome And Festival LTD operates across 2 areas: Brighton And Hove and East Sussex.
Is Brighton Dome And Festival LTD a registered charity?
Yes — Brighton Dome And Festival LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 249748.
Details
The Dance Space
2 Market Square
Circus Street
Brighton
BN2 9AS
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Brighton Festival Society Limited
- Brighton Dome
- Brighton Festival
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated