CHESTER FOLK FESTIVAL
To advance public education in, and appreciation of British and Multicultural Folk Arts (including traditional and contemporary folk music, dance, crafts and spoken word such as poetry and storytelling) in Chester and surrounding area through the staging of an annual folk festival and the provision of a range of participatory workshops, activities and other events throughout the year.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity made a small surplus of £869 for the year ended 30 September 2025. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves increased to £6,214, which is above the stated policy target of maintaining reserves in excess of £2,000. The charity is run entirely by volunteers and continues to operate its events without financial uncertainty.
What the accounts disclose
“Overall, the Charity aims to maintain reserves in excess of £2,000.”
Trustees
- Elizabeth Armstrong FCA/CTAchair
- Nicholas John Mitchell
- Paul Jonathan Thompson
- Veronica Cheryl Hunt
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £59k | £58k |
| 30/09/2024 | £53k | £52k |
| 30/09/2023 | £52k | £51k |
| 30/09/2022 | £38k | £41k |
| 30/09/2021 | £5k | £5k |
Common questions
Is CHESTER FOLK FESTIVAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made a small surplus of £869 for the year ended 30 September 2025. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves increased to £6,214, which is above the stated policy target of maintaining reserves in excess of £2,000. The charity is run entirely by volunteers and continues to operate its events without financial uncertainty.
Who funds CHESTER FOLK FESTIVAL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CHESTER FOLK FESTIVAL as a grant recipient include EARL OF CHESTER'S FUND.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EARL OF CHESTER'S FUND | FY2023 | £2k |