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Guildford Book Festival

Organisation and running of an annual book festival in Guildford, Surrey

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Activities & Mission

Organisation and running of an annual book festival in Guildford, Surrey

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

Latest Income
£60,198
Latest Expenditure
£58,665

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 97.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 97.5%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£60,198
£58,6650 / 26
2023
£58,972
£49,6900 / 26
2022
£63,042
£77,5040 / 21
2021
£67,638
£66,1440 / 8
2020
£45,377
£56,9550 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Guildford Book Festival

What does Guildford Book Festival do?

Organisation and running of an annual book festival in Guildford, Surrey

How much income did Guildford Book Festival report in 2024?

Guildford Book Festival reported total income of £60k and reported expenditure of £59k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Guildford Book Festival registered as a charity?

Guildford Book Festival was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 October 2014 as charity number 1158746. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Guildford Book Festival?

Guildford Book Festival is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Nikki Katrin Nelson-Smith. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Guildford Book Festival operate?

Guildford Book Festival operates in Surrey, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Guildford Book Festival a registered charity?

Yes — Guildford Book Festival is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1158746.

Details

Address
2 Hindmoor Manor
Hindhead Road
HINDHEAD
Surrey
GU26 6AX
Registration Date
1 October 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5047010
Charity Number
1158746

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Trustees

Nikki Katrin Nelson-Smith Chair
Andrew Whitby-Collins
Charmian Jane Purnell
Christopher Wade
Emma McKenzie
Michael John Hacon
William Robert Salmon

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