The Didsbury Arts Festival
Also known as: Didsbury Arts Festival, Daf
DAF's primary activities are the design, development and delivery of a community arts festival and related events in Didsbury in accordance with its charitable objects which are to promote, improve and advance the arts in Didsbury including education about and the encouragement of the arts.
Activities & Mission
DAF's primary activities are the design, development and delivery of a community arts festival and related events in Didsbury in accordance with its charitable objects which are to promote, improve and advance the arts in Didsbury including education about and the encouragement of the arts.
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
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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 — Didsbury Art Festival Association (organisation 5013976)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £5,239 | £1,864 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £63,950 | £74,957 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2022 | £13,765 | £8,062 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2021 | £2,200 | £7,822 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2020 | £2,578 | £4,867 | 0 / 5 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Didsbury Arts Festival
What does The Didsbury Arts Festival do?
DAF's primary activities are the design, development and delivery of a community arts festival and related events in Didsbury in accordance with its charitable objects which are to promote, improve and advance the arts in Didsbury including education about and the encouragement of the arts.
How much income did The Didsbury Arts Festival report in 2024?
The Didsbury Arts Festival reported total income of £5k and reported expenditure of £2k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Didsbury Arts Festival registered as a charity?
The Didsbury Arts Festival was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 August 2014 as charity number 1158370. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs The Didsbury Arts Festival?
The Didsbury Arts Festival is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Didsbury Arts Festival operate?
The Didsbury Arts Festival operates in Manchester City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Didsbury Arts Festival a registered charity?
Yes — The Didsbury Arts Festival is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1158370.
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Also Known As
- Didsbury Arts Festival
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
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