Surrey Hills International Music Festival
Organises, publicises, and delivers an annual classical music festival and other concerts.Provides performance opportunities for postgraduate music students from London conservatoires, other music students and young professional musicians.Supports a Music in Education (Strings Scheme) in Guildford-area primary schools.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased by £11,682 to a closing balance of £80,509, driven by strong ticket sales and donor contributions. The trustees report a balanced financial position for the upcoming season and maintain cash reserves to act as working capital and a buffer against sponsorship uncertainties.
What the accounts disclose
“Ticket sales totalling £40,343.” — page 5
“Consistent with the Festival's policy of retaining sufficient cash reserves to act as working capital for each year's activities and as a buffer against uncertainties in sponsorship income” — page 5
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (15/10/2017)
Trustees
- JULIA PATRICIA PEARSON BA , CQSWchair
- Cynthia Isabel Margaret Peck
- GARY ANTHONY LLOYD FCA
- Henry James Pearson
- Katherine Donaldson Lethbridge
- Lyn Litchfield MA Econ
- Lynne Robb
- Paul Distin Lethbridge
- Professor Stephen Mark Goss
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £87k | £76k |
| 30/09/2024 | £75k | £97k |
| 30/09/2023 | £89k | £75k |
| 30/09/2022 | £90k | £90k |
| 30/09/2021 | £74k | £60k |
Common questions
Is Surrey Hills International Music Festival financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased by £11,682 to a closing balance of £80,509, driven by strong ticket sales and donor contributions. The trustees report a balanced financial position for the upcoming season and maintain cash reserves to act as working capital and a buffer against sponsorship uncertainties. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds Surrey Hills International Music Festival?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Surrey Hills International Music Festival as a grant recipient include VAUGHAN WILLIAMS FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAUGHAN WILLIAMS FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k | Music Festivals |
| VAUGHAN WILLIAMS FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k | Music Festivals |