The British And International Federation Of Festivals For Music, Dance And Speech
Also known as: British Federation of Festivals for Music Dance and Speech, British Federation of Music Festivals, The British and International Federation of Festivals, The British Federation of Festivals for Music Dance and Speech, Biff, Performance, The British & International Federation of Festivals, The British & International Federation of Festivals for Music Dance & Speech, The British Federation of Festivals
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.
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.
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
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £174,493 | £200,228 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2024 | £178,749 | £194,430 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2023 | £164,380 | £169,545 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2022 | £126,138 | £122,138 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2021 | £137,038 | £140,721 | 0 / 41 |
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Frequently asked questions about The British And International Federation Of Festivals For Music, Dance And Speech
What does The British And International Federation Of Festivals For Music, Dance And Speech do?
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.
How much income did The British And International Federation Of Festivals For Music, Dance And Speech report in 2025?
The British And International Federation Of Festivals For Music, Dance And Speech reported total income of £174k and reported expenditure of £200k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The British And International Federation Of Festivals For Music, Dance And Speech registered as a charity?
The British And International Federation Of Festivals For Music, Dance And Speech was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 November 1962 as charity number 213125. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs The British And International Federation Of Festivals For Music, Dance And Speech?
The British And International Federation Of Festivals For Music, Dance And Speech is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Deborah Kate Ward. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The British And International Federation Of Festivals For Music, Dance And Speech operate?
The British And International Federation Of Festivals For Music, Dance And Speech operates across 12 areas, including Gibraltar, Guernsey, Hong Kong and 9 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The British And International Federation Of Festivals For Music, Dance And Speech a registered charity?
Yes — The British And International Federation Of Festivals For Music, Dance And Speech is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 213125.
Details
Festivals House
198 Park Lane
MACCLESFIELD
Cheshire
SK11 6UD
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- British Federation of Festivals for Music Dance and Speech
- British Federation of Music Festivals
- The British and International Federation of Festivals
- The British Federation of Festivals for Music Dance and Speech
- Biff
- Performance
- The British & International Federation of Festivals
- The British & International Federation of Festivals for Music Dance & Speech
- The British Federation of Festivals
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- 14 May 2026
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