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The Harwich Festival

Promote the Arts in Harwich and surrounding area by establishing The Harwich Festival as a regional Arts Hub that provides a diverse range of cultural activities, addressing the needs of all sectors of the community;

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Activities & Mission

Promote the Arts in Harwich and surrounding area by establishing The Harwich Festival as a regional Arts Hub that provides a diverse range of cultural activities, addressing the needs of all sectors of the community;

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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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£84,126
Latest Expenditure
£74,785

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 88.9%
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
£84,126
£74,7850 / 20
2024
£87,271
£80,1450 / 25
2023
£50,815
£50,5670 / 20
2022
£75,596
£101,2080 / 15
2021
£46,798
£44,9790 / 20

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Frequently asked questions about The Harwich Festival

What does The Harwich Festival do?

Promote the Arts in Harwich and surrounding area by establishing The Harwich Festival as a regional Arts Hub that provides a diverse range of cultural activities, addressing the needs of all sectors of the community;

How much income did The Harwich Festival report in 2025?

The Harwich Festival reported total income of £84k and reported expenditure of £75k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Harwich Festival registered as a charity?

The Harwich Festival was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 February 2017 as charity number 1171712. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs The Harwich Festival?

The Harwich Festival is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is PETER JAMES DAVIS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Harwich Festival operate?

The Harwich Festival operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Harwich Festival a registered charity?

Yes — The Harwich Festival is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1171712.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
21 February 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5095251
Charity Number
1171712

Trustees

PETER JAMES DAVIS Chair
DIANA ELIZABETH JANE BURRELL
Dr John Michael Shaw
Dr Sue Taplin
Isobel Morath
Kerith Ann Ririe
Rosie-Roella Kevlin

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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