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SOUTH DOWNS SUMMER MUSIC INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL

Registered charity 1151916 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ALFRISTON SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL

South Downs Summer Music International Festival is an annual week-long classical music festival in the village of Alfriston, East Sussex, featuring both world class and up and coming young artists.

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Latest income
£33k
Latest spending
£35k
Registered
2013
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of £(1,740) for the year, following a 10% fall in overall income to £30,320. Total cash funds held at the end of the period were £13,230, which the trustees consider sufficient to continue operating for the foreseeable future.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Payments to trustees: Jeremy Young received performance fees and expenses of £1,000.
“Jeremy Young received performance fees and expenses as detailed in Note 2 to the accounts.” — page 3
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Paul Bendit is a trustee and a director of Metro Drinks Limited, a major sponsor of the festival under their brand Folkington's. Metro Drinks Limited made a cash donation of t905 (LBZ4 2023).
“Paul Bendit is a trustee and a director of Metro Drinks Limited, a major sponsor of the festival under their brand Folkington's. Metro Drinks Limited made a cash donation of t905 (LBZ4 2023).” — page 7
“Jeremy Young, trustee, received festival performance fees and expenses of f1,O0O (9.1,044 2023).” — page 7
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Jeremy Young, trustee, received festival performance fees and expenses of f1,O0O (9.1,044 2023).
“Paul Bendit is a trustee and a director of Metro Drinks Limited, a major sponsor of the festival under their brand Folkington's. Metro Drinks Limited made a cash donation of t905 (LBZ4 2023).” — page 7
“Jeremy Young, trustee, received festival performance fees and expenses of f1,O0O (9.1,044 2023).” — page 7
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

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Operates in: East Sussex

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£33k£35k
31/12/2023£34k£33k
05/04/2023£21k£29k
05/04/2022£25k£26k
05/04/2021£7k£5k

Common questions

Is SOUTH DOWNS SUMMER MUSIC INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of £(1,740) for the year, following a 10% fall in overall income to £30,320. Total cash funds held at the end of the period were £13,230, which the trustees consider sufficient to continue operating for the foreseeable future. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.