HASTINGS STORYTELLING FESTIVAL
celebrating and promoting the art of the spoken word
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £5,199 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £10,806 to £5,607. The trustees report that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, maintaining a positive bank balance of £5,180 at year-end.
What the accounts disclose
“Public Funding: £49,951 This year’s festival, and associated events within the year, received the following public grants: £49,951 from Arts Council England”
Trustees
- louise Jeanne Chantalchair
- Hilary Lissenden
- Richard Street
- Yvonne O'Connor
- kate francis
- rounaq uddin
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £65k | £70k |
| 31/07/2024 | £70k | £60k |
| 31/07/2023 | £67k | £67k |
| 31/07/2022 | £55k | £64k |
| 31/07/2021 | £50k | £43k |
Common questions
Is HASTINGS STORYTELLING FESTIVAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £5,199 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £10,806 to £5,607. The trustees report that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, maintaining a positive bank balance of £5,180 at year-end. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds HASTINGS STORYTELLING FESTIVAL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HASTINGS STORYTELLING FESTIVAL as a grant recipient include THE ISABEL BLACKMAN FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ISABEL BLACKMAN FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k | Education |
| THE ISABEL BLACKMAN FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k | Culture and Recreation |
| THE ISABEL BLACKMAN FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £2k | Culture and Recreation |