Harrogate International Festival Limited
Also known as: Harrogate International Festival
Harrogate International Festival is a creative cultural organisation working year round to bring the highest quality performing arts, literature, community and education to Harrogate and Yorkshire through strategic alliances with key public and commercial partners.
Activities & Mission
Harrogate International Festival is a creative cultural organisation working year round to bring the highest quality performing arts, literature, community and education to Harrogate and Yorkshire through strategic alliances with key public and commercial partners.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 66% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 304). How is this calculated?
Higher than 64% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 47% 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 | £1,160,535 | £1,177,239 | £1,142,952 | £728,403 | £728,686 | 10 / 50 |
| 2024 | £1,225,664 | £1,260,481 | £1,226,816 | £745,107 | £745,107 | 8 / 50 |
| 2023 | £1,129,238 | £1,082,333 | £1,052,255 | £779,924 | £779,924 | 8 / 40 |
| 2022 | £1,232,803 | £1,111,191 | £1,077,253 | £733,019 | £164,080 | 8 / 30 |
| 2021 | £688,405 | £589,341 | £542,431 | £611,407 | £126,364 | 5 / 26 |
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Frequently asked questions about Harrogate International Festival Limited
What does Harrogate International Festival Limited do?
Harrogate International Festival is a creative cultural organisation working year round to bring the highest quality performing arts, literature, community and education to Harrogate and Yorkshire through strategic alliances with key public and commercial partners.
How much income did Harrogate International Festival Limited report in 2025?
Harrogate International Festival Limited reported total income of £1.16m and reported expenditure of £1.18m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Harrogate International Festival Limited?
Harrogate International Festival Limited has a program ratio of 98.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 66% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 304 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Harrogate International Festival Limited registered as a charity?
Harrogate International Festival Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 September 1965 as charity number 244861. It has been registered for 61 years.
Who runs Harrogate International Festival Limited?
Harrogate International Festival Limited is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is MRS FIONA ARMITAGE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Harrogate International Festival Limited operate?
Harrogate International Festival Limited operates across 7 areas, including Bradford City, Calderdale, City Of Wakefield and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Harrogate International Festival Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Harrogate International Festival Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 244861.
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- 2 November 2026
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