FRIENDS OF BUXTON INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
The charity operate a membership scheme of Friends in order:TO ADVANCE THE ARTS FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, BY SUPPORTING THE BUXTON ARTS FESTIVAL LTD BY ANY MEANS AS THE TRUSTEES DETERMINE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £38,860 for the year, reducing its unrestricted reserves to £33,367. This figure is above the trustees' stated reserves policy target of £25,000. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have agreed that a reserve of £25,000 is sufficient to cover those elements of the annual turnover described in paragraphs b. and c. above for one year” — page 7
“The Friends are one of three parties, together with the Festival Company and the Festival Foundation, investing in the success of Buxton International Festival.” — page 4
“Payments in support of Buxton Arts Festival Limited this year were £225,000” — page 13
“The Friends are one of three parties, together with the Festival Company and the Festival Foundation, investing in the success of Buxton International Festival.” — page 4
“Payments in support of Buxton Arts Festival Limited this year were £225,000” — page 13
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (28/01/2021)
Trustees
- Edna Sophia Williams
- Helen Gillian Anne Brown
- Joan Matthews
- John Gaunt
- Judy Barker
- LOUISE POTTER
- Lucy Marsden
- Mandy Blanche Travis
- PROFESSOR ANTHONY PARSONS
- Rees David Webster
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £203k | £242k |
| 31/10/2024 | £200k | £219k |
| 31/10/2023 | £302k | £303k |
| 31/10/2022 | £190k | £310k |
| 31/10/2021 | £205k | £112k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF BUXTON INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £38,860 for the year, reducing its unrestricted reserves to £33,367. This figure is above the trustees' stated reserves policy target of £25,000. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £45k |
| MARIA BJORNSON MEMORIAL FUND | 2 | £33k |
| COLWINSTON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| THE HAROLD HYAM WINGATE FOUNDATION | 1 | £15k |
| THE BEHRENS FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| THE KIRBY LAING FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| THE THEATRES TRUST CHARITABLE FUND | 1 | £5k |
| THE SCOPS ARTS TRUST | 1 | £4k |
Charities like this
- BUXTON ARTS FESTIVAL LIMITED
- INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS OF THE INTERNATIONAL LYRIC ART FESTIVAL
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BUXTON
- BRIGHTON EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL LIMITED
- HIGH PEAK THEATRE TRUST LIMITED
- BOWNESS THEATRE FESTIVAL LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS OF BUXTON INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL | £203k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BUXTON ARTS FESTIVAL LIMITED | £2.0m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS OF THE INTERNATIONAL LYRIC ART FESTIVAL | £388k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BUXTON | £215k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| BRIGHTON EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL LIMITED | £217k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HIGH PEAK THEATRE TRUST LIMITED | £3.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |