MID-SOMERSET FESTIVAL
To provide a platform for education and performance opportunities within the performing arts sector
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves are a healthy £104,569, which significantly exceeds the trustees' strategic target of approximately £47,000. The festival generated a surplus of £7,155 for the year, driven by increased box office takings and reduced costs, although it faces ongoing challenges regarding volunteer recruitment and entry numbers.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, the Festival paid £1,970 (£1,750 in 2024/25) for graphic design services from “Three Twelve” – a company controlled by the son of trustee Mrs. Lynne Barnes.” — page 26
“The Festival was late in submitting the 2024/25 Annual Report and as a consequence suffered a penalty of £0.1k.” — page 14
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (01/09/2017)
Trustees
- WINIFRED THOMSONchair
- BARBARA INGLEDEW
- Helen Roper
- JANET READ
- Kathleen Elizabeth Goodspeed
- LYNNE BARNES
- MRS JANE REIKEMANN
- Rita Shere
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2026 | £49k | £46k |
| 30/06/2025 | £49k | £47k |
| 30/06/2024 | £56k | £47k |
| 30/06/2023 | £36k | £38k |
| 30/06/2022 | £36k | £38k |
Common questions
Is MID-SOMERSET FESTIVAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves are a healthy £104,569, which significantly exceeds the trustees' strategic target of approximately £47,000. The festival generated a surplus of £7,155 for the year, driven by increased box office takings and reduced costs, although it faces ongoing challenges regarding volunteer recruitment and entry numbers. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds MID-SOMERSET FESTIVAL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MID-SOMERSET FESTIVAL as a grant recipient include THE ROPER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST, THE JOYCE FLETCHER CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ROPER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £25k | |
| THE ROPER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £15k | |
| THE ROPER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £10k | |
| THE ROPER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | |
| THE JOYCE FLETCHER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | |
| THE JOYCE FLETCHER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | |
| THE JOYCE FLETCHER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £2k |