Mid-Somerset Festival

To provide a platform for education and performance opportunities within the performing arts sector

Activities & Mission

To provide a platform for education and performance opportunities within the performing arts sector

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

Bath And North East Somerset

Financial Information

Latest Income

£48,609

Latest Expenditure

£46,624

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 95.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 95.9%

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.

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2017 — Mid-Somerset Festival (organisation 1016936)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2025	£48,609	£46,624	0 / 30
2024	£56,096	£46,754	0 / 40
2023	£35,965	£37,559	0 / 50
2022	£35,965	£37,559	0 / 75
2021	£3,841	£6,119	0 / 75

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Mid-Somerset Festival

What does Mid-Somerset Festival do?

To provide a platform for education and performance opportunities within the performing arts sector

How much income did Mid-Somerset Festival report in 2025?

Mid-Somerset Festival reported total income of £49k and reported expenditure of £47k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Mid-Somerset Festival registered as a charity?

Mid-Somerset Festival was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 May 2016 as charity number 1166938. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Mid-Somerset Festival?

Mid-Somerset Festival is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is LYNNE BARNES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Mid-Somerset Festival operate?

Mid-Somerset Festival operates in Bath And North East Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Mid-Somerset Festival a registered charity?

Yes — Mid-Somerset Festival is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1166938.