Cowbridge Music Festival
Cowbridge Music Festival is an annual festival, held in September in the Vale of Glamorgan, of chamber, instrumental and vocal music, jazz and folk music. Providing opportunities for young musicians it includes an extensive schools outreach programme, concerts given by young musicians and the Chamber Music Seminar. The Festival Fringe was started in 2018 to give opportunities to local music groups
Activities & Mission
Cowbridge Music Festival is an annual festival, held in September in the Vale of Glamorgan, of chamber, instrumental and vocal music, jazz and folk music. Providing opportunities for young musicians it includes an extensive schools outreach programme, concerts given by young musicians and the Chamber Music Seminar. The Festival Fringe was started in 2018 to give opportunities to local music groups
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.
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
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 2015 — Cowbridge Music Festival (organisation 5016531)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £95,440 | £101,943 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2023 | £100,037 | £98,342 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2022 | £88,682 | £81,077 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2021 | £64,795 | £63,578 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2020 | £18,700 | £10,777 | 0 / 15 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Cowbridge Music Festival
What does Cowbridge Music Festival do?
Cowbridge Music Festival is an annual festival, held in September in the Vale of Glamorgan, of chamber, instrumental and vocal music, jazz and folk music. Providing opportunities for young musicians it includes an extensive schools outreach programme, concerts given by young musicians and the Chamber Music Seminar. The Festival Fringe was started in 2018 to give opportunities to local music groups
How much income did Cowbridge Music Festival report in 2024?
Cowbridge Music Festival reported total income of £95k and reported expenditure of £102k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Cowbridge Music Festival registered as a charity?
Cowbridge Music Festival was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 July 2015 as charity number 1162524. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs Cowbridge Music Festival?
Cowbridge Music Festival is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is MICHAEL JOHN HILARY TRICKEY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Cowbridge Music Festival operate?
Cowbridge Music Festival operates across 3 areas: Bridgend, Cardiff and Vale Of Glamorgan.
Is Cowbridge Music Festival a registered charity?
Yes — Cowbridge Music Festival is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1162524.
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