HADDENHAM BEER FESTIVALS TRUST
The Trust organises two beer festivals each year and the surplus from these festivals are distributed as grants to organisations that benefit the communities of Haddenham, Bucks and surrounding areas.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted cash reserves decreased to £67,452 at year-end, down from £72,833 the previous year, due to lower fundraising income caused by bad weather affecting the Summerfest event. The charity reported no staff and relied entirely on volunteers, with total charity expenses of £4,651 against gross income of £35,824. The trustees confirmed the accounts were prepared on a going concern basis, noting that sufficient funds were reserved to meet outstanding grant liabilities.
What the accounts disclose
“Sponsorship & Donations = 22,610” — page 11
“Payments were made to On The Boundary Fence for site services at Winterfest of £600, Kirsty Towersey( Trustee) is married to the owner.” — page 7
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (01/04/2022)
Trustees
- Allan Ainslie Cumberland
- DAVID ROGER BARNES FINCH
- Kirsty Towersey
- MARTYN JOHN BROUGHTON
- NATALIE JANE REED
- PETE SUMMERSKILL
- Robin James Daniels
- Stephanie Mary Guiraute-Goldsmith
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £30k | £29k |
| 31/12/2024 | £36k | £41k |
| 31/12/2023 | £49k | £29k |
| 31/12/2022 | £32k | £8k |
| 31/12/2021 | £15k | £6k |
Common questions
Is HADDENHAM BEER FESTIVALS TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted cash reserves decreased to £67,452 at year-end, down from £72,833 the previous year, due to lower fundraising income caused by bad weather affecting the Summerfest event. The charity reported no staff and relied entirely on volunteers, with total charity expenses of £4,651 against gross income of £35,824. The trustees confirmed the accounts were prepared on a going concern basis, noting that sufficient funds were reserved to meet outstanding grant liabilities. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.