THE ENGLISH MUSIC FESTIVAL
The charity's objects include the promotion of English music at regular festivals and other events in the UK; and the promotion of concerts, recitals, drama performances, exhibitions, lectures and other arts events.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased slightly to £207,647, resulting in a surplus of £11,067 for the year. Unrestricted funds rose to £164,590, of which £156,000 are designated as reserves to fund the main festival for one year in advance. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations and Gift Aid 59,411” — page 13
“Of this, £156,000 are designated funds held, by policy of the trustees, as reserves to fund the main EMF Festival for one year in advance.” — page 11
“Travelling and accommodation expenses were either met directly or reimbursed to two trustees by the charity and its subsidiary, amounting in total to £17,048” — page 16
“This report with consolidated accounts deals with the activities of the Charity itself and of its wholly owned subsidiary, EMF Endeavours Limited.” — page 4
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (31/01/2017)
Trustees
- Dr Joseph Gerard Spoonerchair
- Dr David William Green
- EM ELTHORONDUR MARSHALL-LUCK
- Kenrick Middleton Dance
- Kevin John Paynes
- Philip Lindsay Mitchell
- RUPERT GEORGE MARSHALL-LUCK
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £208k | £197k |
| 30/06/2024 | £206k | £165k |
| 30/06/2023 | £153k | £214k |
| 30/06/2022 | £196k | £190k |
| 30/06/2021 | £160k | £144k |
Common questions
Is THE ENGLISH MUSIC FESTIVAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income increased slightly to £207,647, resulting in a surplus of £11,067 for the year. Unrestricted funds rose to £164,590, of which £156,000 are designated as reserves to fund the main festival for one year in advance. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE ENGLISH MUSIC FESTIVAL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE ENGLISH MUSIC FESTIVAL as a grant recipient include VAUGHAN WILLIAMS FOUNDATION, BARNSBURY CHARITABLE TRUST, DORIS FIELD CHARITABLE TRUST, GERALD FINZI TRUST, THE EDWARD AND DOROTHY CADBURY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAUGHAN WILLIAMS FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £3k | Public Performance |
| BARNSBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | |
| BARNSBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | |
| VAUGHAN WILLIAMS FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k | Public Performance |
| DORIS FIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | Single payment |
| GERALD FINZI TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | Performance Grants |
| THE EDWARD AND DOROTHY CADBURY TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | Arts and Culture |
| GERALD FINZI TRUST | FY2022 | £800 | Performance Grants |
| GERALD FINZI TRUST | FY2022 | £750 | Performance Grants |
| DORIS FIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £500 | Single payment |
| GERALD FINZI TRUST | FY2024 | £300 | |
| BARNSBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | — |