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Hastings Storytelling Festival

celebrating and promoting the art of the spoken word

Activities & Mission

celebrating and promoting the art of the spoken word

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
£65,061
Latest Expenditure
£70,260

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 108.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 108.0%
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
£65,061
£70,2600 / 20
2024
£70,342
£59,9880 / 21
2023
£67,286
£67,0050 / 20
2022
£54,703
£64,1430 / 15
2021
£49,569
£42,5360 / 15

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Frequently asked questions about Hastings Storytelling Festival

What does Hastings Storytelling Festival do?

celebrating and promoting the art of the spoken word

How much income did Hastings Storytelling Festival report in 2025?

Hastings Storytelling Festival reported total income of £65k and reported expenditure of £70k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Hastings Storytelling Festival registered as a charity?

Hastings Storytelling Festival was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 July 2016 as charity number 1168229. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Hastings Storytelling Festival?

Hastings Storytelling Festival is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is louise Jeanne Chantal. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Hastings Storytelling Festival operate?

Hastings Storytelling Festival operates in East Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Hastings Storytelling Festival a registered charity?

Yes — Hastings Storytelling Festival is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1168229.

Details

Address
31 Station Road
BEXHILL-ON-SEA
East Sussex
TN40 1RG
Registration Date
14 July 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5081053
Charity Number
1168229

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Trustees

louise Jeanne Chantal Chair
Hilary Lissenden
kate francis
Richard Street
Also governs 2 other charities
rounaq uddin
Yvonne O'Connor

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30 July 2026
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