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Taunton Festival O F The Arts

Our Festival organises Music, Dance and Speech and Drama festivals , competitions and other occasional concerts and events for the people of Taunton and its locality.

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Activities & Mission

Our Festival organises Music, Dance and Speech and Drama festivals , competitions and other occasional concerts and events for the people of Taunton and its locality.

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
£23,812
Latest Expenditure
£20,299

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 85.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 85.2%
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 2018 — Taunton and Somerset Music and Drama Festival (organisation 900556)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£23,812
£20,2990 / 85
2024
£24,466
£22,3780 / 40
2023
£20,057
£22,2720 / 50
2022
£33,464
£23,0780 / 60
2021
£1,806
£1,4120 / 15

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Taunton Festival O F The Arts

What does Taunton Festival O F The Arts do?

Our Festival organises Music, Dance and Speech and Drama festivals , competitions and other occasional concerts and events for the people of Taunton and its locality.

How much income did Taunton Festival O F The Arts report in 2025?

Taunton Festival O F The Arts reported total income of £24k and reported expenditure of £20k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Taunton Festival O F The Arts registered as a charity?

Taunton Festival O F The Arts was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 July 2018 as charity number 1179098. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Taunton Festival O F The Arts?

Taunton Festival O F The Arts is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Heather Jayne Hornsby. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Taunton Festival O F The Arts operate?

Taunton Festival O F The Arts operates in Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Taunton Festival O F The Arts a registered charity?

Yes — Taunton Festival O F The Arts is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1179098.

Details

Address
34 Clifford Avenue
TAUNTON
Somerset
TA2 6DJ
Registration Date
6 July 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5124367
Charity Number
1179098

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Trustees

Heather Jayne Hornsby Chair
Alison Wilson McRae Porter MBE
Christine Nicola Beattie
Kate Jane Rippin
Kathryn Ann Cresswell
Also governs 2 other charities
Laura Jayne Sewell
Naomi Alice Porter
Rachel Eve Smith

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30 July 2026
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