Thaxted Festival Foundation
The charity's principal object is the arranging and staging of the Thaxted Festival. To promote and assist in the advancement of education in the Arts and Crafts including the arts of music and drama. To extend and increase the appreciation, knowledge and understanding of the arts and crafts in all their forms.
Activities & Mission
The charity's principal object is the arranging and staging of the Thaxted Festival. To promote and assist in the advancement of education in the Arts and Crafts including the arts of music and drama. To extend and increase the appreciation, knowledge and understanding of the arts and crafts in all their forms.
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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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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 | £167,966 | £165,359 | 0 / 45 | |||
| 2023 | £135,616 | £148,073 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2022 | £107,489 | £112,585 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2021 | £71,114 | £75,601 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2020 | £42,118 | £37,916 | 0 / 20 |
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Frequently asked questions about Thaxted Festival Foundation
What does Thaxted Festival Foundation do?
The charity's principal object is the arranging and staging of the Thaxted Festival. To promote and assist in the advancement of education in the Arts and Crafts including the arts of music and drama. To extend and increase the appreciation, knowledge and understanding of the arts and crafts in all their forms.
How much income did Thaxted Festival Foundation report in 2024?
Thaxted Festival Foundation reported total income of £168k and reported expenditure of £165k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Thaxted Festival Foundation registered as a charity?
Thaxted Festival Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 March 1987 as charity number 296329. It has been registered for 39 years.
Who runs Thaxted Festival Foundation?
Thaxted Festival Foundation is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is PETER RICHARD DONOVAN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Thaxted Festival Foundation operate?
Thaxted Festival Foundation operates across 3 areas: Cambridgeshire, Essex and Hertfordshire.
Is Thaxted Festival Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Thaxted Festival Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 296329.
Details
10A Watling Street
Thaxted
DUNMOW
Essex
CM6 2PE
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