WIRKSWORTH ARTS FESTIVAL
A leading rural contemporary arts festival, based in Wirksworth, engaging audiences and artists in contemporary artwork and performing arts Support creativity and the development of artistic talent, especially new, emerging and mid-career artistsCreate a social and creative hub, all year, encouraging artistic collaboration and debateDevelop access, learning and participation opportunities
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £6,111.24 for the year ending 2025-01-31, with total assets of £33,821.26 and no liabilities. The trustees report that the Trail Weekend is the focal point on which the festival survives or falls, indicating a reliance on this single income stream.
What the accounts disclose
“Almost all of our income comes from the Trail Weekend: wristband sales, artists’ fees and catering.” — page 2
Trustees
- EDWARD JOHN WHEELDON BA. HONS.
- Frances Rostron
- Ian Whitfield
- Justin Dean
- Kate Murray BSc, MA
- Kristian Leighton Day
- PAM TAYLOR BA
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2025 | £51k | £38k |
| 31/01/2024 | £53k | £47k |
| 31/01/2023 | £42k | £45k |
| 31/01/2022 | £18k | £23k |
| 31/01/2021 | £33k | £19k |
Common questions
Is WIRKSWORTH ARTS FESTIVAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £6,111.24 for the year ending 2025-01-31, with total assets of £33,821.26 and no liabilities. The trustees report that the Trail Weekend is the focal point on which the festival survives or falls, indicating a reliance on this single income stream.