CHAPEL ALLERTON FESTIVAL
The Chapel Allerton (arts) Festival takes place annually in late August/early September. Local performers, artists and community groups take part. Some events take place in the week and the event culminates in a weekend street festival. It is planned and run entirely by volunteers.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £17,868, which is slightly below its stated policy target of between £17,500 and the total cost of the most recent festival. The trustees note a risk regarding dependence on audience donations and bar income to pay suppliers, but confirm there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees of Chapel Allerton Festival have therefore committed to building up and holding a reserve of between £17,500 and the total cost of the most recent Festival.” — page 4
Trustees
- Robert Brookschair
- Bettina Leslie
- Claire Joanne Flegg
- James Flegg
- Lily Jane Howells
- Lucy Smickersgill
- Neil Dutton
- STEVE HUNTER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £69k | £63k |
| 31/03/2024 | £72k | £71k |
| 31/03/2023 | £65k | £61k |
| 31/03/2022 | £19k | £12k |
| 31/03/2021 | £589 | £931 |
Common questions
Is CHAPEL ALLERTON FESTIVAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £17,868, which is slightly below its stated policy target of between £17,500 and the total cost of the most recent festival. The trustees note a risk regarding dependence on audience donations and bar income to pay suppliers, but confirm there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CHAPEL ALLERTON FESTIVAL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CHAPEL ALLERTON FESTIVAL as a grant recipient include CHARITIES OF THOMAS WADE AND OTHERS.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARITIES OF THOMAS WADE AND OTHERS | FY2022 | £5k | Provision of facilities for recreation, amusement, entertainment and general social intercourse |
| CHARITIES OF THOMAS WADE AND OTHERS | FY2023 | £2k | Provision of facilities for recreation, amusement, entertainment and general social intercourse |