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The Independent Baldock Beer Festival Charitable Trust

Also known as: The Independent Baldock Beer Festival, Bbf, Baldock Community Charitable Fund

To provide grants & donations for charitable purposes for the public benefit in Baldock (Herts) and the surrounding area as are exclusively charitable according to the laws of England and wales as the trustees may from time to time determine. Principle fund raising activity is the annual Independent Baldock Beer Festival and other similar but ad hoc events

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Activities & Mission

To provide grants & donations for charitable purposes for the public benefit in Baldock (Herts) and the surrounding area as are exclusively charitable according to the laws of England and wales as the trustees may from time to time determine. Principle fund raising activity is the annual Independent Baldock Beer Festival and other similar but ad hoc 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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£68,151
Latest Expenditure
£60,181

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 88.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 88.3%
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.

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£68,151
£60,1810 / 30
2024
£17,584
£19,1660 / 50
2023
£100,853
£87,3960 / 50
2022
£11,615
£4,3050 / 0
2021
£2,940
£8,3320 / 50

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Frequently asked questions about The Independent Baldock Beer Festival Charitable Trust

What does The Independent Baldock Beer Festival Charitable Trust do?

To provide grants & donations for charitable purposes for the public benefit in Baldock (Herts) and the surrounding area as are exclusively charitable according to the laws of England and wales as the trustees may from time to time determine. Principle fund raising activity is the annual Independent Baldock Beer Festival and other similar but ad hoc events

How much income did The Independent Baldock Beer Festival Charitable Trust report in 2025?

The Independent Baldock Beer Festival Charitable Trust reported total income of £68k and reported expenditure of £60k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Independent Baldock Beer Festival Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

The Independent Baldock Beer Festival Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 September 2015 as charity number 1163540. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs The Independent Baldock Beer Festival Charitable Trust?

The Independent Baldock Beer Festival Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is TARA JANE GEERE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Independent Baldock Beer Festival Charitable Trust operate?

The Independent Baldock Beer Festival Charitable Trust operates in Hertfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Independent Baldock Beer Festival Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Independent Baldock Beer Festival Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1163540.

Details

Address
11 Church Street
BALDOCK
Hertfordshire
SG7 5AE
Registration Date
14 September 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5060725
Charity Number
1163540

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Trustees

TARA JANE GEERE Chair
BRENT MARTIN COPSEY
Also governs 1 other charity
Cllr Alistair Kieran Oliver Willoughby
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Don Mckenzie
Dr Duncan James Stacey
Also governs 1 other charity
James Stephen Alexander Willoughby
Katharine Jane Copsey
Also governs 1 other charity
KATHRYN LOUISE STACEY
MATTHEW JAMES GEERE
PAUL EDWARDS
STUART JOHN JOHNSTON
Stuart Neil Judd

Also Known As

  • The Independent Baldock Beer Festival
  • Bbf
  • Baldock Community Charitable Fund

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