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Lichfield Festival Limited

Also known as: Lichfield Cathedral Arts Limited, Lichfield Festival, The Lichfield Festival

PRODUCTION OF ANNUAL MULTI ARTS FESTIVAL IN AND AROUND LICHFIELD AND STAFFORDSHIRE

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Activities & Mission

PRODUCTION OF ANNUAL MULTI ARTS FESTIVAL IN AND AROUND LICHFIELD AND STAFFORDSHIRE

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.

Show all 8 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£517,908
Latest Expenditure
£496,479

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 95.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 63% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 293). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 71% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £261,298
Charitable Activities £254,360
Other Trading £0
Investments £2,250
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £496,479
Raising Funds £0
Governance £6,858
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£517,908
£496,479£496,479£155,217£155,2176 / 83
2024
£480,690
£466,3270 / 75
2023
£417,085
£412,4760 / 60
2022
£422,020
£389,8530 / 40
2021
£345,763
£277,7350 / 45

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Lichfield Festival Limited

What does Lichfield Festival Limited do?

PRODUCTION OF ANNUAL MULTI ARTS FESTIVAL IN AND AROUND LICHFIELD AND STAFFORDSHIRE

How much income did Lichfield Festival Limited report in 2025?

Lichfield Festival Limited reported total income of £518k and reported expenditure of £496k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Lichfield Festival Limited?

Lichfield Festival Limited has a program ratio of 95.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 63% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 293 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Lichfield Festival Limited registered as a charity?

Lichfield Festival Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 January 1982 as charity number 512201. It has been registered for 44 years.

Who runs Lichfield Festival Limited?

Lichfield Festival Limited is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Lichfield Festival Limited operate?

Lichfield Festival Limited operates across 8 areas, including Birmingham City, Coventry City, Dudley and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Lichfield Festival Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Lichfield Festival Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 512201.

Details

Address
Donegal House
Bore Street
Lichfield
WS13 6NE
Registration Date
7 January 1982
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
512201
Charity Number
512201

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Trustees

Adrian Paul Jackson
Adrienne Swallow
Claire Louise Lue
CLAIRE TETLEY
Colin Douglas Walker
Also governs 1 other charity
David Shaw
Helen Lesley Wiser
Janet Christine Smith
Jennifer Rosemary Graham
Lesley Bernadette Maria Williams
RAYMOND MANSELL
The Right Reverend Janet Elizabeth McFarlane
Also governs 1 other charity
Wayne Roger Smith

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Lichfield Cathedral Arts Limited
  • Lichfield Festival
  • The Lichfield Festival

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30 July 2026
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