Buxton Arts Festival Limited
Also known as: Buxton Festival
To educate the public by promoting a summer festival of the arts and to involve young people in artistic activity.
Activities & Mission
To educate the public by promoting a summer festival of the arts and to involve young people in artistic activity.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 76% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 304). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 96% 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,982,650 | £2,029,787 | £2,029,787 | £1,028,697 | £750,000 | 8 / 60 |
| 2024 | £2,100,324 | £1,894,299 | £1,894,299 | £1,075,528 | £417,619 | 9 / 60 |
| 2023 | £1,994,489 | £1,697,801 | £1,697,801 | £869,503 | £0 | 7 / 67 |
| 2022 | £2,085,643 | £1,764,806 | £1,764,806 | £662,628 | £383,574 | 7 / 56 |
| 2021 | £1,056,983 | £1,035,433 | £1,035,433 | £342,095 | £121,135 | 5 / 56 |
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Frequently asked questions about Buxton Arts Festival Limited
What does Buxton Arts Festival Limited do?
To educate the public by promoting a summer festival of the arts and to involve young people in artistic activity.
How much income did Buxton Arts Festival Limited report in 2025?
Buxton Arts Festival Limited reported total income of £1.98m and reported expenditure of £2.03m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Buxton Arts Festival Limited?
Buxton Arts Festival Limited has a program ratio of 102.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 76% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 304 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Buxton Arts Festival Limited registered as a charity?
Buxton Arts Festival Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 December 1978 as charity number 276957. It has been registered for 48 years.
Who runs Buxton Arts Festival Limited?
Buxton Arts Festival Limited is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Simon Mark Haslam. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Buxton Arts Festival Limited operate?
Buxton Arts Festival Limited operates in Derbyshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Buxton Arts Festival Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Buxton Arts Festival Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 276957.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Buxton Festival
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated