Spitalfields Festival Limited
Also known as: Spitalfields Festival
We are a creative charity in East London. We use music to bring diverse communities together through high-quality performances, an industry leading artist development programme, and award-winning projects in our community.
Activities & Mission
We are a creative charity in East London. We use music to bring diverse communities together through high-quality performances, an industry leading artist development programme, and award-winning projects in our community.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 42% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 24% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 20% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £328,378 | £476,565 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2024 | £332,179 | £438,416 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £301,616 | £529,497 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £581,045 | £545,665 | £480,641 | £564,600 | £275,606 | 5 / 0 |
| 2021 | £372,583 | £298,530 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Spitalfields Festival Limited
What does Spitalfields Festival Limited do?
We are a creative charity in East London. We use music to bring diverse communities together through high-quality performances, an industry leading artist development programme, and award-winning projects in our community.
How much income did Spitalfields Festival Limited report in 2025?
Spitalfields Festival Limited reported total income of £328k and reported expenditure of £477k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Spitalfields Festival Limited?
Spitalfields Festival Limited has a program ratio of 82.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 42% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Spitalfields Festival Limited registered as a charity?
Spitalfields Festival Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 January 1996 as charity number 1052043. It has been registered for 30 years.
Who runs Spitalfields Festival Limited?
Spitalfields Festival Limited is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Spitalfields Festival Limited operate?
Spitalfields Festival Limited operates across 6 areas, including Barking And Dagenham, City Of London, Hackney and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Spitalfields Festival Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Spitalfields Festival Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1052043.
Details
327 MILE END ROAD
LONDON
E1 4NS
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- 14 May 2026
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