WHIDDON AUTUMN FESTIVAL
To promote the appreciation, enjoyment, participation and understanding of music and the arts for the public benefit, through the provision of musical events and educational activities, particularly but not exclusively in central Devon as part of an annual Arts Festival and at other times of the year
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus for the year, with total receipts exceeding payments. The trustees report that grant support increased impressively and audience numbers showed a marked increase, resulting in a financially successful year. Reserves are described as a 'modest financial cushion' that is moving towards the stated policy target.
What the accounts disclose
“WAF's Founder, Festival Director and Artistic Director is Freddie Crowley, who is also a Trustee. This presents potential conflicts, especially with regard to his remuneration, for him and for John Crowley, who is a connected person as his father and is also a Trustee and Chairman of the Board of Trustees.” — page 6
Trustees
- JOHN CHRISTOPHER CROWLEYchair
- Alison Barbara Routh
- Claire O'Donnell
- Frances Nicolette Everson
- Frederick Harry Cosmo Crowley
- Neil Andrew Loden
- Patricia Molly Hodson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £68k | £63k |
| 31/12/2024 | £60k | £57k |
| 31/12/2023 | £44k | £44k |
| 31/12/2022 | £52k | £47k |
Common questions
Is WHIDDON AUTUMN FESTIVAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus for the year, with total receipts exceeding payments. The trustees report that grant support increased impressively and audience numbers showed a marked increase, resulting in a financially successful year. Reserves are described as a 'modest financial cushion' that is moving towards the stated policy target. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds WHIDDON AUTUMN FESTIVAL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WHIDDON AUTUMN FESTIVAL as a grant recipient include THE SCOPS ARTS TRUST, MARIA BJORNSON MEMORIAL FUND, VAUGHAN WILLIAMS FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SCOPS ARTS TRUST | FY2023 | £10k | Regional Arts Festivals |
| MARIA BJORNSON MEMORIAL FUND | FY2024 | £5k | |
| VAUGHAN WILLIAMS FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k | Music Festivals |
| VAUGHAN WILLIAMS FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £1k | Music Festivals |