The Villages Music Festival
The Villages Music Festival held a successful 8 day Festival from 1-9 July 2023 with performances of music of different genres, given by both amateur and professional musicians . Surplus funds from the Festival will be offered as grants to local music and arts organisations in November 2023.
Activities & Mission
The Villages Music Festival held a successful 8 day Festival from 1-9 July 2023 with performances of music of different genres, given by both amateur and professional musicians . Surplus funds from the Festival will be offered as grants to local music and arts organisations in November 2023.
Grants
The Villages Music Festival makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £22,774
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, arts, culture, heritage, or science and recreation
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
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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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £22,278 | £22,774 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2024 | £3,007 | £2,350 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2023 | £20,589 | £21,619 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2022 | £4,663 | £3,803 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2021 | £18,119 | £25,001 | 0 / 8 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Villages Music Festival
What does The Villages Music Festival do?
The Villages Music Festival held a successful 8 day Festival from 1-9 July 2023 with performances of music of different genres, given by both amateur and professional musicians . Surplus funds from the Festival will be offered as grants to local music and arts organisations in November 2023.
How much income did The Villages Music Festival report in 2025?
The Villages Music Festival reported total income of £22k and reported expenditure of £23k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Villages Music Festival registered as a charity?
The Villages Music Festival was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 October 2017 as charity number 1174945. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs The Villages Music Festival?
The Villages Music Festival is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr JOAN BARBARA ROYLE MBBS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Villages Music Festival operate?
The Villages Music Festival operates in East Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Villages Music Festival a registered charity?
Yes — The Villages Music Festival is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1174945.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated