Greenwich + Docklands Festivals
GDF is a London based organisation with a national reputation committed to achieving excellence in outdoor arts. GDF aims to raise the ambition, quality and diversity of outdoor performance in the UK through pioneering commissioning and programming activities, which take risks and breaks new ground for outdoor arts, engaging large and diverse audiences including many first time arts attenders.
Activities & Mission
GDF is a London based organisation with a national reputation committed to achieving excellence in outdoor arts. GDF aims to raise the ambition, quality and diversity of outdoor performance in the UK through pioneering commissioning and programming activities, which take risks and breaks new ground for outdoor arts, engaging large and diverse audiences including many first time arts attenders.
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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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 75% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 76% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 82% 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 | £1,801,781 | £1,804,538 | £1,800,222 | £246,185 | £246,185 | 7 / 92 |
| 2024 | £1,726,005 | £1,763,967 | £1,753,758 | £248,942 | £248,942 | 8 / 101 |
| 2023 | £1,703,628 | £1,682,137 | £1,671,816 | £286,904 | £286,904 | 8 / 66 |
| 2022 | £2,254,621 | £2,137,011 | £2,031,802 | £265,413 | £265,413 | 6 / 129 |
| 2021 | £1,224,243 | £1,240,459 | £1,173,462 | £147,803 | £147,803 | 6 / 116 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Greenwich + Docklands Festivals
What does Greenwich + Docklands Festivals do?
GDF is a London based organisation with a national reputation committed to achieving excellence in outdoor arts. GDF aims to raise the ambition, quality and diversity of outdoor performance in the UK through pioneering commissioning and programming activities, which take risks and breaks new ground for outdoor arts, engaging large and diverse audiences including many first time arts attenders.
How much income did Greenwich + Docklands Festivals report in 2025?
Greenwich + Docklands Festivals reported total income of £1.80m and reported expenditure of £1.80m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Greenwich + Docklands Festivals?
Greenwich + Docklands Festivals has a program ratio of 99.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 75% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Greenwich + Docklands Festivals registered as a charity?
Greenwich + Docklands Festivals was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 June 1994 as charity number 1037878. It has been registered for 32 years.
Who runs Greenwich + Docklands Festivals?
Greenwich + Docklands Festivals is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is FIONA HUGHES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Greenwich + Docklands Festivals operate?
Greenwich + Docklands Festivals operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Greenwich + Docklands Festivals a registered charity?
Yes — Greenwich + Docklands Festivals is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1037878.
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