SOUTHWELL MUSIC FESTIVAL LIMITED
The Southwell Music Festival istaking place for the first time in 2014,and is planned as an annual, top-quality classical music festival, to celebrate classical music, and to raise the profile of the town and its magnificent mediaeval Minster.The Festival performances will be centred at Southwell Minster, and in the historic Great Hall.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a modest operating surplus of £8,921 for the year, with total income of £212,329 against expenditure of £203,408. The trustees confirm the charity remains in a robust financial position with unrestricted cash reserves of £59,755, which exceeds their stated policy target of approximately £52k. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable standards.
What the accounts disclose
“Other trading activities 5 132,098 - 132,098 132,278” — page 8
“The Trustees policy is to have at least an average three months’ running costs in unrestricted reserves - approximately £52k.” — page 5
Trustees
- Amanda Farr
- Carris Jones
- ELIZABETH HELEN JOHNSON
- Elizabeth Mary Nancy Graham
- Flynn John Brayn Le Brocq
- Kristin Eleanor McIntosh
- Nicola Pennill
- Peter Stephen Garrood
- SARAH ELIZABETH HALL
- Sajidah Kausar Ahmad
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £212k | £203k |
| 31/12/2024 | £193k | £192k |
| 31/12/2023 | £187k | £164k |
| 31/12/2022 | £181k | £188k |
| 31/12/2021 | £178k | £174k |
Common questions
Is SOUTHWELL MUSIC FESTIVAL LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a modest operating surplus of £8,921 for the year, with total income of £212,329 against expenditure of £203,408. The trustees confirm the charity remains in a robust financial position with unrestricted cash reserves of £59,755, which exceeds their stated policy target of approximately £52k. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable standards. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SOUTHWELL MUSIC FESTIVAL LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SOUTHWELL MUSIC FESTIVAL LIMITED as a grant recipient include DR RADCLIFFE'S TRUST, LILIAN FRANCES HIND BEQUEST (TRUSTEES OF LADY HIND), KATHLEEN BERYL SLEIGH CHARITABLE TRUST, THE MARCHUS TRUST, THE CHARLES LITTLEWOOD HILL TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR RADCLIFFE'S TRUST | FY2025 | £25k | Young Artist Series |
| LILIAN FRANCES HIND BEQUEST (TRUSTEES OF LADY HIND) | FY2025 | £5k | |
| KATHLEEN BERYL SLEIGH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | |
| KATHLEEN BERYL SLEIGH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | |
| THE MARCHUS TRUST | FY2024 | £4k | |
| THE CHARLES LITTLEWOOD HILL TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | Arts |
| THE CHARLES LITTLEWOOD HILL TRUST | FY2021 | £3k | Arts |
| THE CHARLES LITTLEWOOD HILL TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | Arts |
| GERALD FINZI TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | |
| VAUGHAN WILLIAMS FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £1k | Music Festivals |