THE GRANGE FESTIVAL
Performing arts in particular opera
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £86,690 for the year ended 30 September 2025, resulting in a decrease in total funds to £1,439,429. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern, although they note a lack of substantial reserves and reliance on regular fundraising as a principal risk. Free reserves at year-end were £66,859, which is below the stated policy target of holding sufficient reserves to operate for a minimum of one year.
What the accounts disclose
“In the band £60,001 - £70,000 1” — page 32
“The policy of the Charity in the longer term is to hold sufficient free reserves at a level which will enable it to operate for a minimum of one year in the event of a significant fall in income levels” — page 10
“Total expenditure of £56,689 (2024: £55,864) with The Grange Hampshire LLP was incurred in the year which relates to premises costs being mainly reimbursement of rent and other related costs and fees due on festival turnover as described in paragraph 4 of note 23.”
“Included within debtors are outstanding balances due from Trustees totalling £15,772 (2024: £32,880)” — page 39
“Total expenditure of £56,689 (2024: £55,864) with The Grange Hampshire LLP was incurred in the year which relates to premises costs being mainly reimbursement of rent and other related costs and fees due on festival turnover as described in paragraph 4 of note 23.”
“Included within debtors are outstanding balances due from Trustees totalling £15,772 (2024: £32,880)” — page 39
“Total expenditure of £56,689 (2024: £55,864) with The Grange Hampshire LLP was incurred in the year which relates to premises costs being mainly reimbursement of rent and other related costs and fees due on festival turnover as described in paragraph 4 of note 23.”
“Included within debtors are outstanding balances due from Trustees totalling £15,772 (2024: £32,880)” — page 39
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Michael Moody — Chief Operations Officer
- Tyler Stoops — Chief Executive Officer
- Malcolm Le May — Chair
- Sheila Wye — Chief Financial Officer
- Scott Cooper — Director of Artistic Administration
- Guy Verrall-Withers — Director of Audiences and Impact
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2025)
Trustees
- Bindesh Premchand Shah
- Douglas Rae
- Katharine Helen Byrne
- Malcolm John Le May
- Nicholas Timothy Allan
- Oliver Guy Ruffman Baines
- Peter John Woods
- QC ROSAMUND BERNAYS QC
- Sir Richard John Mantle OBE DL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £4.0m | £4.1m |
| 30/09/2024 | £3.7m | £4.0m |
| 30/09/2023 | £3.6m | £3.5m |
| 30/09/2022 | £4.0m | £3.6m |
| 30/09/2021 | £2.6m | £3.3m |
Common questions
Is THE GRANGE FESTIVAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £86,690 for the year ended 30 September 2025, resulting in a decrease in total funds to £1,439,429. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern, although they note a lack of substantial reserves and reliance on regular fundraising as a principal risk. Free reserves at year-end were £66,859, which is below the stated policy target of holding sufficient reserves to operate for a minimum of one year. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by WR Partners.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE GRANGE FESTIVAL earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band.
Who funds THE GRANGE FESTIVAL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE GRANGE FESTIVAL as a grant recipient include Laidlaw Opera Trust, THE FOYLE FOUNDATION, THE LINBURY TRUST, THE JOHN BOOTH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, THE BAND TRUST.
Known funders
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE CENTRE FOR INNOVATION IN VOLUNTARY ACTION | 2 | £17k |
| THE MARCHUS TRUST | 2 | £10k |
| THE GOLSONCOTT FOUNDATION | 2 | £4k |
| COLWINSTON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| THE CLORE DUFFIELD FOUNDATION | 1 | £60k |
| H M SASSOON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £57k |
| THE VINEHILL TRUST | 1 | £50k |
| THE COSTA FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £39k |
Charities like this
- GRANGE PARK OPERA
- GABRIELI
- LONDON CONTEMPORARY MUSIC FESTIVAL
- FRINTON SUMMER THEATRE
- ROYAL CHORAL SOCIETY LIMITED
- RUDOLF STEINER PRESS
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE GRANGE FESTIVAL | £4.0m | £60,001 - £70,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GRANGE PARK OPERA | £4.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GABRIELI | £994k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LONDON CONTEMPORARY MUSIC FESTIVAL | £156k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRINTON SUMMER THEATRE | £557k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL CHORAL SOCIETY LIMITED | £285k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |