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British Arts Festivals Association

Also known as: Bafa

Association of arts Festivals, advocating on behalf of the sector.

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Activities & Mission

Association of arts Festivals, advocating on behalf of the sector.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£71,753
Latest Expenditure
£99,304

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 138.4%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

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 this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2022 — British Arts Festivals Association (organisation 1010867)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£71,753
£99,3040 / 5
2024
£65,879
£34,5850 / 25
2023
£24,895
£22,9160 / 15
2022
£31,939
£21,4480 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about British Arts Festivals Association

What does British Arts Festivals Association do?

Association of arts Festivals, advocating on behalf of the sector.

How much income did British Arts Festivals Association report in 2025?

British Arts Festivals Association reported total income of £72k and reported expenditure of £99k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was British Arts Festivals Association registered as a charity?

British Arts Festivals Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 March 2021 as charity number 1193943. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs British Arts Festivals Association?

British Arts Festivals Association is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Erica Jane Smith. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does British Arts Festivals Association operate?

British Arts Festivals Association operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is British Arts Festivals Association a registered charity?

Yes — British Arts Festivals Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1193943.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
26 March 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5178775
Charity Number
1193943

Trustees

Erica Jane Smith Chair
ANNA GREGG
Ashley John Morris
David Stephen Robert Jarman
Helen Heslop
SHARON MARIE CANAVAR
Steve Heap

Also Known As

  • Bafa

Data & trust

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