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Haydn Festival Trust

The Charity supports the live performance of Classical Music within the Bridgnorth Rural District Area. In particular it financially supports the annual English Haydn Festival, a nine day Classical Music Festival focused around the works of Haydn and those Composers of the late 18th Century. The Trust promotes the performances of Classical Music to the local Youth, through a Schools Concert.

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Activities & Mission

The Charity supports the live performance of Classical Music within the Bridgnorth Rural District Area. In particular it financially supports the annual English Haydn Festival, a nine day Classical Music Festival focused around the works of Haydn and those Composers of the late 18th Century. The Trust promotes the performances of Classical Music to the local Youth, through a Schools Concert.

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
£57,229
Latest Expenditure
£43,555

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 76.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 76.1%
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
£57,229
£43,5550 / 24
2023
£49,278
£53,7350 / 24
2022
£25,187
£41,3460 / 3
2021
£15,378
£23,5110 / 3
2020
£40,559
£3,6130 / 3

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Frequently asked questions about Haydn Festival Trust

What does Haydn Festival Trust do?

The Charity supports the live performance of Classical Music within the Bridgnorth Rural District Area. In particular it financially supports the annual English Haydn Festival, a nine day Classical Music Festival focused around the works of Haydn and those Composers of the late 18th Century. The Trust promotes the performances of Classical Music to the local Youth, through a Schools Concert.

How much income did Haydn Festival Trust report in 2024?

Haydn Festival Trust reported total income of £57k and reported expenditure of £44k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Haydn Festival Trust registered as a charity?

Haydn Festival Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 June 1998 as charity number 1070179. It has been registered for 28 years.

Who runs Haydn Festival Trust?

Haydn Festival Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is MICHAEL CHARLES PROUDMAN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Haydn Festival Trust operate?

Haydn Festival Trust operates in Shropshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Haydn Festival Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Haydn Festival Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1070179.

Details

Address
20 WEST CASTLE STREET
BRIDGNORTH
WV16 4AB
Registration Date
24 June 1998
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3951411
Charity Number
1070179

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Trustees

MICHAEL CHARLES PROUDMAN Chair
ANN MACDONALD
ANTHONY STEPHEN GEOFFRY THOMPSON

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