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The English Music Festival

The charity's objects include the promotion of English music at regular festivals and other events in the UK; and the promotion of concerts, recitals, drama performances, exhibitions, lectures and other arts events.

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Activities & Mission

The charity's objects include the promotion of English music at regular festivals and other events in the UK; and the promotion of concerts, recitals, drama performances, exhibitions, lectures and other arts events.

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

Latest Income
£207,647
Latest Expenditure
£196,580

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 94.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 94.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£207,647
£196,5800 / 20
2024
£205,975
£164,9780 / 25
2023
£153,386
£213,6890 / 16
2022
£196,115
£190,1640 / 20
2021
£160,146
£144,3640 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The English Music Festival

What does The English Music Festival do?

The charity's objects include the promotion of English music at regular festivals and other events in the UK; and the promotion of concerts, recitals, drama performances, exhibitions, lectures and other arts events.

How much income did The English Music Festival report in 2025?

The English Music Festival reported total income of £208k and reported expenditure of £197k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The English Music Festival registered as a charity?

The English Music Festival was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 April 2015 as charity number 1161268. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs The English Music Festival?

The English Music Festival is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Joseph Gerard Spooner. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The English Music Festival operate?

The English Music Festival operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The English Music Festival a registered charity?

Yes — The English Music Festival is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1161268.

Details

Address
4b Exbury Road
London
SE6 4ND
Registration Date
14 April 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5059587
Charity Number
1161268

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Trustees

Dr Joseph Gerard Spooner Chair
Dr David William Green
EM ELTHORONDUR MARSHALL-LUCK
Kenrick Middleton Dance
Kevin John Paynes
Philip Lindsay Mitchell
RUPERT GEORGE MARSHALL-LUCK

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30 July 2026
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