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.
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.
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Financial Information
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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.
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £23,812 | £20,299 | 0 / 85 | |||
| 2024 | £24,466 | £22,378 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2023 | £20,057 | £22,272 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2022 | £33,464 | £23,078 | 0 / 60 | |||
| 2021 | £1,806 | £1,412 | 0 / 15 |
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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
TAUNTON
Somerset
TA2 6DJ
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- 30 July 2026
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