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LEWES CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

Registered charity 1151928 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Fostering of the public's knowledge, experience and appreciation of chamber music and thereby the advancement of the arts, culture and education for the public benefit, including by means of organising an annual public festival of chamber music concerts in the town of Lewes, East Sussex, and the surrounding area.

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Latest income
£42k
Latest spending
£41k
Registered
2013
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £2,222 at the end of the period, with a net income of £1,090 for the year. The trustees note that efforts to secure sufficient donations to ensure the going concern of the Festival continue, while the festival aims to retain a balance of 10% of the cost of the festival as a buffer against unforeseen costs.

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: 10% of the cost of the festival (held: £2k)
“No formal policy however the Festival aims to retain a balance of 10% of the cost of the festival in its bank account as a buffer against unforeseen costs.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“Efforts to secure sufficient donations to ensure the going concern of the Festival continue, as well as maintaining the reduced ensemble sizes.”
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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Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/08/2025£42k£41k
31/08/2024£49k£51k
31/08/2023£45k£44k
31/08/2022£29k£40k
31/08/2021£36k£43k

Common questions

Is LEWES CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £2,222 at the end of the period, with a net income of £1,090 for the year. The trustees note that efforts to secure sufficient donations to ensure the going concern of the Festival continue, while the festival aims to retain a balance of 10% of the cost of the festival as a buffer against unforeseen costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.