The Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival Limited
Also known as: Hcmf, Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival
hcmf// is the largest annual, international festival of contemporary, experimental and new music in the UK, taking place over 10 days and consisting of 50 events, including concerts, music theatre, installations,talks and films, with a year round Learning & Participation programme, devised and implemented as an integral part of the artistic programme, and to respond to regional and national need.
Activities & Mission
hcmf// is the largest annual, international festival of contemporary, experimental and new music in the UK, taking place over 10 days and consisting of 50 events, including concerts, music theatre, installations,talks and films, with a year round Learning & Participation programme, devised and implemented as an integral part of the artistic programme, and to respond to regional and national need.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 73% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 26% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £574,430 | £572,314 | £572,314 | £55,605 | £55,605 | 5 / 22 |
| 2024 | £551,196 | £638,234 | £638,234 | £53,489 | £53,489 | 5 / 22 |
| 2023 | £583,104 | £621,695 | £621,695 | £140,526 | £102,322 | 4 / 20 |
| 2022 | £470,985 | £456,883 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £381,148 | £254,611 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival Limited
What does The Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival Limited do?
hcmf// is the largest annual, international festival of contemporary, experimental and new music in the UK, taking place over 10 days and consisting of 50 events, including concerts, music theatre, installations,talks and films, with a year round Learning & Participation programme, devised and implemented as an integral part of the artistic programme, and to respond to regional and national need.
How much income did The Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival Limited report in 2025?
The Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival Limited reported total income of £574k and reported expenditure of £572k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival Limited?
The Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival Limited has a program ratio of 99.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 73% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival Limited registered as a charity?
The Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 December 1983 as charity number 514614. It has been registered for 43 years.
Who runs The Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival Limited?
The Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival Limited is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Andrew Kurowski. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival Limited operate?
The Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival Limited operates in Kirklees, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 514614.
Details
University of Huddersfield
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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