The Cheltenham Festival Of Performing Arts
Also known as: Cfpa
To advance the education of the public in the arts and in particular the arts of Music, Speech and Drama and Dance in all their branches
Activities & Mission
To advance the education of the public in the arts and in particular the arts of Music, Speech and Drama and Dance in all their branches
Grants
The Cheltenham Festival Of Performing Arts makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £64,703
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, people with disabilities and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training and arts, culture, heritage, or science
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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 | £67,161 | £64,703 | 0 / 100 | |||
| 2024 | £63,801 | £62,537 | 0 / 100 | |||
| 2023 | £55,356 | £59,509 | 0 / 120 | |||
| 2022 | £54,985 | £60,804 | 0 / 120 | |||
| 2021 | £36,337 | £42,908 | 0 / 100 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Cheltenham Festival Of Performing Arts
What does The Cheltenham Festival Of Performing Arts do?
To advance the education of the public in the arts and in particular the arts of Music, Speech and Drama and Dance in all their branches
How much income did The Cheltenham Festival Of Performing Arts report in 2025?
The Cheltenham Festival Of Performing Arts reported total income of £67k and reported expenditure of £65k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Cheltenham Festival Of Performing Arts registered as a charity?
The Cheltenham Festival Of Performing Arts was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 June 2014 as charity number 1157550. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs The Cheltenham Festival Of Performing Arts?
The Cheltenham Festival Of Performing Arts is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Allan Gillespie. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Cheltenham Festival Of Performing Arts operate?
The Cheltenham Festival Of Performing Arts operates in Gloucestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Cheltenham Festival Of Performing Arts a registered charity?
Yes — The Cheltenham Festival Of Performing Arts is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1157550.
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also Known As
- Cfpa
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated