Cheltenham Festivals
Also known as: Cheltenham Arts Festivals Limited
Cheltenham Festivals runs four international festivals of jazz, science, music and literature. The programme is accompanied by a wide-reaching education and outreach programme. The festivals also specialise in developing young talented musicians, scientists and writers.
Activities & Mission
Cheltenham Festivals runs four international festivals of jazz, science, music and literature. The programme is accompanied by a wide-reaching education and outreach programme. The festivals also specialise in developing young talented musicians, scientists and writers.
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 42% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 339). How is this calculated?
Higher than 41% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 40% 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 | £7,498,641 | £7,239,254 | £6,625,001 | £516,209 | £318,270 | 47 / 327 |
| 2024 | £7,123,232 | £7,047,284 | £6,441,443 | £256,822 | £256,822 | 60 / 337 |
| 2023 | £6,790,701 | £7,208,900 | £6,469,059 | £180,874 | £180,874 | 63 / 316 |
| 2022 | £7,020,116 | £6,876,725 | £6,102,856 | £637,528 | £637,528 | 67 / 210 |
| 2021 | £4,171,906 | £4,760,765 | £4,167,961 | £515,363 | £471,169 | 51 / 196 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Cheltenham Festivals
What does Cheltenham Festivals do?
Cheltenham Festivals runs four international festivals of jazz, science, music and literature. The programme is accompanied by a wide-reaching education and outreach programme. The festivals also specialise in developing young talented musicians, scientists and writers.
How much income did Cheltenham Festivals report in 2025?
Cheltenham Festivals reported total income of £7.50m and reported expenditure of £7.24m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Cheltenham Festivals?
Cheltenham Festivals has a program ratio of 88.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 42% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 339 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Cheltenham Festivals registered as a charity?
Cheltenham Festivals was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 March 1967 as charity number 251765. It has been registered for 59 years.
Who runs Cheltenham Festivals?
Cheltenham Festivals is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Mark Philip-Sorensen. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Cheltenham Festivals operate?
Cheltenham Festivals operates in Gloucestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Cheltenham Festivals a registered charity?
Yes — Cheltenham Festivals is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 251765.
Details
53-57 Rodney Road
CHELTENHAM
Gloucestershire
GL50 1HX
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated