The Beaminster Festival And The Friends Of The Beaminster Festival
Also known as: The Beaminster Festival
Plan &Organise an Annual Festival of Arts, Music, Literature & Plays in the Dorset Town of Beaminster for the Education & Benefit of people & children in West Dorset and the surrounding area.
Activities & Mission
Plan &Organise an Annual Festival of Arts, Music, Literature & Plays in the Dorset Town of Beaminster for the Education & Benefit of people & children in West Dorset and the surrounding area.
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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
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 2016 — Beaminster Festival (organisation 3949726)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £76,705 | £76,810 | 0 / 35 | |||
| 2023 | £78,927 | £81,797 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2022 | £52,793 | £68,536 | 0 / 45 | |||
| 2021 | £21,416 | £13,181 | 0 / 18 | |||
| 2020 | £101,373 | £98,797 | 0 / 18 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Beaminster Festival And The Friends Of The Beaminster Festival
What does The Beaminster Festival And The Friends Of The Beaminster Festival do?
Plan &Organise an Annual Festival of Arts, Music, Literature & Plays in the Dorset Town of Beaminster for the Education & Benefit of people & children in West Dorset and the surrounding area.
How much income did The Beaminster Festival And The Friends Of The Beaminster Festival report in 2024?
The Beaminster Festival And The Friends Of The Beaminster Festival reported total income of £77k and reported expenditure of £77k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Beaminster Festival And The Friends Of The Beaminster Festival registered as a charity?
The Beaminster Festival And The Friends Of The Beaminster Festival was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 November 2015 as charity number 1164346. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs The Beaminster Festival And The Friends Of The Beaminster Festival?
The Beaminster Festival And The Friends Of The Beaminster Festival is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is PHILIP ANTHONY VENNER CRAWFORD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Beaminster Festival And The Friends Of The Beaminster Festival operate?
The Beaminster Festival And The Friends Of The Beaminster Festival operates across 3 areas: Devon, Dorset and Somerset.
Is The Beaminster Festival And The Friends Of The Beaminster Festival a registered charity?
Yes — The Beaminster Festival And The Friends Of The Beaminster Festival is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1164346.
Details
BEAMINSTER
Dorset
DT8 3SB
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Also Known As
- The Beaminster Festival
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
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