Buxton Festival Foundation
Also known as: Buxton International Festival Foundation
As an endowment fund, the Foundation seeks to attract legacies and donations from individuals, grant making trusts and corporate bodies. It uses the income from the accumulated capital to safeguard the long-term future of the Buxton Arts Festival by the regular provision of grants to support its core funding.
Activities & Mission
As an endowment fund, the Foundation seeks to attract legacies and donations from individuals, grant making trusts and corporate bodies. It uses the income from the accumulated capital to safeguard the long-term future of the Buxton Arts Festival by the regular provision of grants to support its core funding.
Grants
Buxton Festival Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £13,112
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- arts, culture, heritage, or science
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £14,488 | £13,112 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £15,831 | £25,940 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £80,448 | £25,845 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £180,639 | £614 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £24,875 | £1,017 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Buxton Festival Foundation
What does Buxton Festival Foundation do?
As an endowment fund, the Foundation seeks to attract legacies and donations from individuals, grant making trusts and corporate bodies. It uses the income from the accumulated capital to safeguard the long-term future of the Buxton Arts Festival by the regular provision of grants to support its core funding.
How much income did Buxton Festival Foundation report in 2025?
Buxton Festival Foundation reported total income of £14k and reported expenditure of £13k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Buxton Festival Foundation registered as a charity?
Buxton Festival Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 February 2003 as charity number 1096269. It has been registered for 23 years.
Who runs Buxton Festival Foundation?
Buxton Festival Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is MS KATE REDFORD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Buxton Festival Foundation operate?
Buxton Festival Foundation operates in Derbyshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Buxton Festival Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Buxton Festival Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1096269.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 2 other charities
Also Known As
- Buxton International Festival Foundation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated