Milap Festival Trust
Also known as: Milap, Milapfest
Milap Festival Trust is a National Indian Arts Development Trust working nationally to develop, promote and support Indian arts and culture through an annual programme of music, dance, theatre and regular & extensive educational work. A particular focus of the trust is to support the professional development of young British musicians and dancers through two national orchestras, Samyo & Tarang.
Activities & Mission
Milap Festival Trust is a National Indian Arts Development Trust working nationally to develop, promote and support Indian arts and culture through an annual programme of music, dance, theatre and regular & extensive educational work. A particular focus of the trust is to support the professional development of young British musicians and dancers through two national orchestras, Samyo & Tarang.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 62% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 18% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 12% 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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £527,405 | £593,490 | £500,448 | £202,224 | £90,224 | 10 / 5 |
| 2024 | £542,476 | £566,447 | £474,353 | £263,309 | £161,309 | 10 / 0 |
| 2023 | £493,613 | £441,844 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £476,538 | £401,245 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £477,630 | £365,434 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Milap Festival Trust
What does Milap Festival Trust do?
Milap Festival Trust is a National Indian Arts Development Trust working nationally to develop, promote and support Indian arts and culture through an annual programme of music, dance, theatre and regular & extensive educational work. A particular focus of the trust is to support the professional development of young British musicians and dancers through two national orchestras, Samyo & Tarang.
How much income did Milap Festival Trust report in 2025?
Milap Festival Trust reported total income of £527k and reported expenditure of £593k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Milap Festival Trust?
Milap Festival Trust has a program ratio of 94.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 62% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Milap Festival Trust registered as a charity?
Milap Festival Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 August 1993 as charity number 1024761. It has been registered for 33 years.
Who runs Milap Festival Trust?
Milap Festival Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Milap Festival Trust operate?
Milap Festival Trust operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Milap Festival Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Milap Festival Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1024761.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Milap
- Milapfest
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated