CITY OF PLYMOUTH FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION
Enables amateur performers in the Arts of Dance, Music, Speech and Drama, to compete before an audience, with verbal and written feedback from professional adjudicators.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £4,420 for the year ended 31 December 2024, largely due to increased costs for repairing trophies and a one-off website investment. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves (the contingency fund) decreased to £16,144, falling below the stated policy target of £20,000. The charity relies heavily on volunteers and entrance fees, with no disclosed staff emoluments or trading subsidiaries.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees consider a funds of £20,000 would be sufficient.”
Trustees
- Amy Clarke
- JILL STRAW
- Linda Curtain
- Simara Winter
- Sue Cook
- zoe marie vigus
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £32k | £36k |
| 31/12/2023 | £31k | £35k |
| 31/12/2022 | £19k | £17k |
| 31/12/2021 | £3k | £10k |
| 31/12/2020 | £325 | £4k |
Common questions
Is CITY OF PLYMOUTH FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £4,420 for the year ended 31 December 2024, largely due to increased costs for repairing trophies and a one-off website investment. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves (the contingency fund) decreased to £16,144, falling below the stated policy target of £20,000. The charity relies heavily on volunteers and entrance fees, with no disclosed staff emoluments or trading subsidiaries. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.