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the british and international federation of festivals for music, dance and speech

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies, and the general public. The British And International Federation Of Festivals For Music, Dance And Speech is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in Cheshire and operates in England And Wales, Malta, and various other locations.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The lead organisation of the amateur festival movement for the performing arts of music, dance and speech. Offering stages for performance to amateurs locally, regionally and nationally, always combined with educational feedback from an experienced professional adjudicator. Membership: UK & International amateur festivals; professional adjudicators; friends who support the educational work.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£178,749
Latest Expenditure
£194,430

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 108.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 108.8%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£178,749£194,4300 / 40
2023£164,380£169,5450 / 40
2022£126,138£122,1380 / 40
2021£137,038£140,7210 / 41
2020£197,825£211,9880 / 43

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Details

Address
Federation Of Festivals
Festivals House
198 Park Lane
MACCLESFIELD
Cheshire
SK11 6UD
Registration Date
26 November 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
213125
Charity Number
213125

Trustees

John Logan
Deborah Kate Ward
Yvonne Linda Baisden
Priscilla Louise Morris
Jill Elisabeth Wright
Christopher Philip Blurton
Annette Brown
Fiona McLean-Buechel
Neill Oldham
Verity Leah Williams

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • BIFF
  • BRITISH FEDERATION OF FESTIVALS FOR MUSIC DANCE AND SPEECH
  • BRITISH FEDERATION OF MUSIC FESTIVALS
  • PERFORMANCE
  • THE BRITISH & INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF FESTIVALS
  • THE BRITISH & INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF FESTIVALS FOR MUSIC DANCE & SPEECH
  • THE BRITISH AND INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF FESTIVALS
  • THE BRITISH FEDERATION OF FESTIVALS
  • THE BRITISH FEDERATION OF FESTIVALS FOR MUSIC DANCE AND SPEECH