The Thames Festival Trust
Also known as: Thames Festival Trust, The Mayor's Thames Festival, The Thames Festival
Thames Festival Trust's focus is on engaging a wide public in art, heritage, education, environmental and well-being programmes that reveal our rivers' rich natural environment, share their unique history, protect their sustainability, and celebrate the diverse connections they make for us with the wider world.
Activities & Mission
Thames Festival Trust's focus is on engaging a wide public in art, heritage, education, environmental and well-being programmes that reveal our rivers' rich natural environment, share their unique history, protect their sustainability, and celebrate the diverse connections they make for us with the wider world.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 24% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 16% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 15% 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £482,064 | £515,691 | 0 / 12 | |||
| 2023 | £604,981 | £455,952 | £372,365 | £669,320 | £669,320 | 5 / 18 |
| 2022 | £728,463 | £560,569 | £509,522 | £520,291 | £284,424 | 6 / 24 |
| 2021 | £471,447 | £503,594 | 0 / 24 | |||
| 2020 | £554,592 | £467,396 | £413,491 | £384,544 | £220,415 | 5 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Thames Festival Trust
What does The Thames Festival Trust do?
Thames Festival Trust's focus is on engaging a wide public in art, heritage, education, environmental and well-being programmes that reveal our rivers' rich natural environment, share their unique history, protect their sustainability, and celebrate the diverse connections they make for us with the wider world.
How much income did The Thames Festival Trust report in 2024?
The Thames Festival Trust reported total income of £482k and reported expenditure of £516k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Thames Festival Trust?
The Thames Festival Trust has a program ratio of 61.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 24% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Thames Festival Trust registered as a charity?
The Thames Festival Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 March 1999 as charity number 1074794. It has been registered for 27 years.
Who runs The Thames Festival Trust?
The Thames Festival Trust is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Stephen Warrington. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Thames Festival Trust operate?
The Thames Festival Trust operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Thames Festival Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Thames Festival Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1074794.
Details
7 Bell Yard
LONDON
WC2A 2JR
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Thames Festival Trust
- The Mayor's Thames Festival
- The Thames Festival
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated