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Friends Of Buxton International Festival

The charity operate a membership scheme of Friends in order:TO ADVANCE THE ARTS FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, BY SUPPORTING THE BUXTON ARTS FESTIVAL LTD BY ANY MEANS AS THE TRUSTEES DETERMINE.

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Activities & Mission

The charity operate a membership scheme of Friends in order:TO ADVANCE THE ARTS FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, BY SUPPORTING THE BUXTON ARTS FESTIVAL LTD BY ANY MEANS AS THE TRUSTEES DETERMINE.

Grants

Friends Of Buxton International Festival is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£242,279
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies
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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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£203,420
Latest Expenditure
£242,279

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 119.1%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£203,420
£242,2790 / 4
2024
£199,505
£218,6440 / 4
2023
£302,331
£303,1830 / 6
2022
£190,201
£310,1440 / 2
2021
£204,830
£111,5410 / 5

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Frequently asked questions about Friends Of Buxton International Festival

What does Friends Of Buxton International Festival do?

The charity operate a membership scheme of Friends in order:TO ADVANCE THE ARTS FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, BY SUPPORTING THE BUXTON ARTS FESTIVAL LTD BY ANY MEANS AS THE TRUSTEES DETERMINE.

How much income did Friends Of Buxton International Festival report in 2025?

Friends Of Buxton International Festival reported total income of £203k and reported expenditure of £242k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Friends Of Buxton International Festival registered as a charity?

Friends Of Buxton International Festival was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 August 2019 as charity number 1184840. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Friends Of Buxton International Festival?

Friends Of Buxton International Festival is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Friends Of Buxton International Festival operate?

Friends Of Buxton International Festival operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Friends Of Buxton International Festival a registered charity?

Yes — Friends Of Buxton International Festival is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1184840.

Details

Address
3 The Square
Buxton
SK17 6AZ
Registration Date
9 August 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5136891
Charity Number
1184840

Trustees

Edna Sophia Williams
Helen Gillian Anne Brown
Joan Matthews
John Gaunt
Judy Barker
LOUISE POTTER
Lucy Marsden
Mandy Blanche Travis
PROFESSOR ANTHONY PARSONS
Rees David Webster

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19 October 2026
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