Haslemere Festival

Encouragement of the arts (including music, singing, drama, painting, literature, dance and visual arts) for the benefit of the inhabitants of Haslemere & District.

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Activities & Mission

Encouragement of the arts (including music, singing, drama, painting, literature, dance and visual arts) for the benefit of the inhabitants of Haslemere & District.

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

Hampshire Surrey West Sussex

Financial Information

Latest Income

£292,086

Latest Expenditure

£302,962

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 103.7%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 103.7%

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.

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	Staff
2024	£292,086	£302,962	0 / 100
2023	£100,819	£111,153	0 / 60
2022	£363,234	£335,237	0 / 60
2021	£49,282	£49,624	0 / 75
2020	£38,297	£76,784	0 / 25

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Haslemere Festival

What does Haslemere Festival do?

Encouragement of the arts (including music, singing, drama, painting, literature, dance and visual arts) for the benefit of the inhabitants of Haslemere & District.

How much income did Haslemere Festival report in 2024?

Haslemere Festival reported total income of £292k and reported expenditure of £303k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Haslemere Festival registered as a charity?

Haslemere Festival was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 July 2004 as charity number 1104757. It has been registered for 22 years.

Who runs Haslemere Festival?

Haslemere Festival is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is HAMISH DONALDSON MBE DL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Haslemere Festival operate?

Haslemere Festival operates across 3 areas: Hampshire, Surrey and West Sussex.

Is Haslemere Festival a registered charity?

Yes — Haslemere Festival is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1104757.