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NORTH NORFOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL

Registered charity 1128730 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Advance, encourage, develop & maintain public education in appreciation of and involvement in classical music by promoting a festival of public concerts for public benefit.To advance art, particularly classical music by the provision of a public festival of music & lectures in North Norfolk.

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Latest income
£111k
Latest spending
£116k
Registered
2009
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £5,043 for the year ended 31 October 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves decreasing from £66,960 to £63,099. The trustees note that while current reserves exceed their stated aim of £25,000, they maintain these funds to mitigate the risk associated with unpredictable ticket sales and donations required to cover committed artist fees.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: £25,000 (held: £63k)
“The trustees aim to maintain free reserves of £25,000.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Mr S Rowland-Jones received £4,600 for services; Mr B Cheeseman received £0 for accommodation.
“Mr S Rowland-Jones, a Trustee, charged the Charity £4,600 for programme, website and administration work, as well as a recital (2024: £nil)” — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee Mr S Rowland-Jones charged the charity £4,600 for programme, website and administration work.
“Mr S Rowland-Jones, a Trustee, charged the Charity £4,600 for programme, website and administration work, as well as a recital (2024: £nil)” — page 8
“Mr B Cheeseman, a Trustee, charged the Charity £Nil for the use of his own home as accommodation and administration (2024: £3,500).” — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee Mr B Cheeseman charged the charity £Nil for the use of his own home as accommodation and administration.
“Mr S Rowland-Jones, a Trustee, charged the Charity £4,600 for programme, website and administration work, as well as a recital (2024: £nil)” — page 8
“Mr B Cheeseman, a Trustee, charged the Charity £Nil for the use of his own home as accommodation and administration (2024: £3,500).” — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Norfolk

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/10/2025£111k£116k
31/10/2024£97k£88k
31/10/2023£98k£95k
31/10/2022£100k£92k
31/10/2021£84k£78k

Common questions

Is NORTH NORFOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £5,043 for the year ended 31 October 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves decreasing from £66,960 to £63,099. The trustees note that while current reserves exceed their stated aim of £25,000, they maintain these funds to mitigate the risk associated with unpredictable ticket sales and donations required to cover committed artist fees. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.