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Surrey Hills International Music Festival

Also known as: Investec International Music Festival

Organises, publicises, and delivers an annual classical music festival and other concerts.Provides performance opportunities for postgraduate music students from London conservatoires, other music students and young professional musicians.Supports a Music in Education (Strings Scheme) in Guildford-area primary schools.

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Activities & Mission

Organises, publicises, and delivers an annual classical music festival and other concerts.Provides performance opportunities for postgraduate music students from London conservatoires, other music students and young professional musicians.Supports a Music in Education (Strings Scheme) in Guildford-area primary schools.

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

Latest Income
£87,242
Latest Expenditure
£75,560

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 86.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 86.6%
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£87,242
£75,5600 / 15
2024
£74,824
£96,9990 / 10
2023
£88,955
£75,0010 / 10
2022
£89,652
£90,0770 / 10
2021
£74,192
£59,8200 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Surrey Hills International Music Festival

What does Surrey Hills International Music Festival do?

Organises, publicises, and delivers an annual classical music festival and other concerts.Provides performance opportunities for postgraduate music students from London conservatoires, other music students and young professional musicians.Supports a Music in Education (Strings Scheme) in Guildford-area primary schools.

How much income did Surrey Hills International Music Festival report in 2025?

Surrey Hills International Music Festival reported total income of £87k and reported expenditure of £76k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Surrey Hills International Music Festival registered as a charity?

Surrey Hills International Music Festival was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 January 2017 as charity number 1171264. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Surrey Hills International Music Festival?

Surrey Hills International Music Festival is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is JULIA PATRICIA PEARSON BA , CQSW. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Surrey Hills International Music Festival operate?

Surrey Hills International Music Festival operates in Surrey, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Surrey Hills International Music Festival a registered charity?

Yes — Surrey Hills International Music Festival is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1171264.

Details

Address
The Lodge
Upper Street
Shere
Guildford
GU5 9JA
Website
shimf.co.uk
Registration Date
24 January 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5092476
Charity Number
1171264

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Trustees

JULIA PATRICIA PEARSON BA , CQSW Chair
Cynthia Isabel Margaret Peck
Also governs 1 other charity
GARY ANTHONY LLOYD FCA
Henry James Pearson
Also governs 1 other charity
Katherine Donaldson Lethbridge
Also governs 1 other charity
Lyn Litchfield MA Econ
Lynne Robb
Paul Distin Lethbridge
Professor Stephen Mark Goss
Also governs 2 other charities

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Investec International Music Festival
  • Investec International Music Festival

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