The Grange Festival

Performing arts in particular opera

Activities & Mission

Performing arts in particular opera

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.

Local Authority

Hampshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£3,683,703

Latest Expenditure

£3,986,837

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 105.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 85% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 97.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 61% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 64% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,578,364

Charitable Activities £1,309,066

Other Trading £0

Investments £9,336

Other Income £786,937

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,901,535

Raising Funds £85,302

Governance £14,898

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£3,683,703	£3,986,837	£3,901,535	£1,526,119	£200,223	10 / 50
2023	£3,567,421	£3,547,900	£3,466,520	£1,829,253	£335,061	9 / 50
2022	£3,959,986	£3,634,583	£3,564,983	£1,809,732	£209,810	14 / 50
2021	£2,601,630	£3,268,478	£3,199,448	£1,484,329	£1,484,329	12 / 50
2020	£2,463,466	£1,550,091	£1,483,301	£2,151,177	£1,320,608	6 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Grange Festival

What does The Grange Festival do?

Performing arts in particular opera

How much income did The Grange Festival report in 2024?

The Grange Festival reported total income of £3.68m and reported expenditure of £3.99m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Grange Festival?

The Grange Festival has a program ratio of 105.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 85% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Grange Festival registered as a charity?

The Grange Festival was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 March 2016 as charity number 1165859. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs The Grange Festival?

The Grange Festival is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Grange Festival operate?

The Grange Festival operates in Hampshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Grange Festival a registered charity?

Yes — The Grange Festival is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1165859.