Festival Waste Reclamation And Distribution
Also known as: Fwrd, Festival Waste Reuse and Diversion
FWRD is dedicated to reducing festival waste through education of festival-goers and collection of abandoned items once festivals end. We engage festival-goers to inform them about the environmental consequences of tent abandonment and organise post-festival salvages which other local and national charities can attend to collect abandoned items for whatever cause they support.
Activities & Mission
FWRD is dedicated to reducing festival waste through education of festival-goers and collection of abandoned items once festivals end. We engage festival-goers to inform them about the environmental consequences of tent abandonment and organise post-festival salvages which other local and national charities can attend to collect abandoned items for whatever cause they support.
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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 | £0 | £1,398 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2024 | £2,827 | £2,451 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2023 | £192 | £60 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2022 | £0 | £107 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2021 | £630 | £385 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Festival Waste Reclamation And Distribution
What does Festival Waste Reclamation And Distribution do?
FWRD is dedicated to reducing festival waste through education of festival-goers and collection of abandoned items once festivals end. We engage festival-goers to inform them about the environmental consequences of tent abandonment and organise post-festival salvages which other local and national charities can attend to collect abandoned items for whatever cause they support.
When was Festival Waste Reclamation And Distribution registered as a charity?
Festival Waste Reclamation And Distribution was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 August 2016 as charity number 1168696. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs Festival Waste Reclamation And Distribution?
Festival Waste Reclamation And Distribution is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Festival Waste Reclamation And Distribution operate?
Festival Waste Reclamation And Distribution operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Festival Waste Reclamation And Distribution a registered charity?
Yes — Festival Waste Reclamation And Distribution is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1168696.
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Also Known As
- Fwrd
- Festival Waste Reuse and Diversion
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- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
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