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Wealden Festival Foundation

The Charity operates an annual festival of literature, the arts and the outdoors as well as outreach programmes for young people.

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Activities & Mission

The Charity operates an annual festival of literature, the arts and the outdoors as well as outreach programmes for young people.

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

Latest Income
£7,394
Latest Expenditure
£4,144

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 56.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 56.0%
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
£7,394
£4,1440 / 20
2024
£82,053
£63,7990 / 25
2023
£56,414
£69,1620 / 20
2022
£46,715
£54,0950 / 5
2021
£3,007
£6,5020 / 5

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Frequently asked questions about Wealden Festival Foundation

What does Wealden Festival Foundation do?

The Charity operates an annual festival of literature, the arts and the outdoors as well as outreach programmes for young people.

How much income did Wealden Festival Foundation report in 2025?

Wealden Festival Foundation reported total income of £7k and reported expenditure of £4k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Wealden Festival Foundation registered as a charity?

Wealden Festival Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 December 2016 as charity number 1170588. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Wealden Festival Foundation?

Wealden Festival Foundation is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is MICHAEL ROSS BUCHANAN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Wealden Festival Foundation operate?

Wealden Festival Foundation operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Wealden Festival Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Wealden Festival Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1170588.

Details

Address
Boldshaves
Woodchurch
ASHFORD
Kent
TN26 3RA
Registration Date
6 December 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5091226
Charity Number
1170588

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Trustees

MICHAEL ROSS BUCHANAN Chair
Alex Preston
Dr CAROLINE ROSEMARY JESSEL

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30 July 2026
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