Newbury Spring Festival Society, LTD
To bring to the people of West Berkshire and North Hampshire a programme of music covering the classical and contemporary at affordable prices, and to offer a free education programme to local children.
Activities & Mission
To bring to the people of West Berkshire and North Hampshire a programme of music covering the classical and contemporary at affordable prices, and to offer a free education programme to local children.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 70% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 86% 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £551,835 | £541,651 | £541,428 | £177,876 | £177,876 | 2 / 35 |
| 2023 | £496,887 | £487,699 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2022 | £466,532 | £465,864 | 0 / 35 | |||
| 2021 | £400,971 | £396,601 | 0 / 35 | |||
| 2020 | £284,839 | £201,810 | 0 / 5 |
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Frequently asked questions about Newbury Spring Festival Society, LTD
What does Newbury Spring Festival Society, LTD do?
To bring to the people of West Berkshire and North Hampshire a programme of music covering the classical and contemporary at affordable prices, and to offer a free education programme to local children.
How much income did Newbury Spring Festival Society, LTD report in 2024?
Newbury Spring Festival Society, LTD reported total income of £552k and reported expenditure of £542k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Newbury Spring Festival Society, LTD?
Newbury Spring Festival Society, LTD has a program ratio of 98.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 70% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Newbury Spring Festival Society, LTD registered as a charity?
Newbury Spring Festival Society, LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 May 1982 as charity number 284622. It has been registered for 44 years.
Who runs Newbury Spring Festival Society, LTD?
Newbury Spring Festival Society, LTD is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Graham Barker. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Newbury Spring Festival Society, LTD operate?
Newbury Spring Festival Society, LTD operates across 2 areas: Hampshire and West Berkshire.
Is Newbury Spring Festival Society, LTD a registered charity?
Yes — Newbury Spring Festival Society, LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 284622.
Details
NEWBURY
BERKSHIRE
RG14 5DB
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