The Henley Festival Trust

Also known as: The Friends of Henley Festival Society

The purpose of the charity is the advancement of the arts and the promotion and widening of public appreciation and interest in the arts in Henley-on-Thames and the surrounding area and other such places as the trustees may from time to time determine for the benefit of the public.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Show all 8 areas of operation

Local Authority

Bracknell Forest Buckinghamshire Oxfordshire Reading Slough West Berkshire Windsor And Maidenhead Wokingham

Financial Information

Latest Income

£3,999,168

Latest Expenditure

£4,129,161

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 90.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 87.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 12.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,819

Charitable Activities £3,155,616

Other Trading £797,492

Investments £43,241

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,631,577

Raising Funds £497,584

Governance £0

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.

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£3,999,168	£4,129,161	£3,631,577	£601,016	£600,501	9 / 0
2023	£4,093,231	£3,925,552	£3,405,159	£739,140	£739,140	9 / 0
2022	£4,216,352	£3,849,831	£3,157,914	£586,188	£586,188	7 / 0
2021	£2,957,748	£2,824,942	£2,640,144	£235,379	£235,379	7 / 0
2020	£452,821	£587,058				0 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about The Henley Festival Trust

What does The Henley Festival Trust do?

How much income did The Henley Festival Trust report in 2024?

The Henley Festival Trust reported total income of £4.00m and reported expenditure of £4.13m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Henley Festival Trust registered as a charity?

The Henley Festival Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 August 2017 as charity number 1174338. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs The Henley Festival Trust?

The Henley Festival Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Susan Laing. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Henley Festival Trust operate?

The Henley Festival Trust operates across 8 areas, including Bracknell Forest, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Henley Festival Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Henley Festival Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1174338.