ALDERLEY EDGE FESTIVAL
To provide a conduit through public performances, for young children to express themselves through music, speech and drama and to showcase and nurture this talent in the performing arts.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit for the year, which was covered by utilising around two percent of its reserves. The trustees report that while income and expenditure have heightened due to growth and inflation, the reserves remain robust despite the loss. The committee has been warned that deficits are not to be welcomed and must address incurred costs accordingly.
What the accounts disclose
“Festival Receipts 21,237” — page 3
Trustees
- AMANDA BRABBAN-BROWNchair
- ALISON LEES
- ALISON MARGARET WILKINSON
- Abbie Land
- DEBORAH JONES
- Diane Goddard
- EMILY STANLEY
- Eleanor Stanley
- Jennifer Lort-Limond
- KEITH LOWE
- Louise Broome
- STEPHEN JOHN FERN
- SUSAN FREEMAN
- Steven Edward Penny
- Toby Broome
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £29k | £30k |
| 31/08/2024 | £26k | £25k |
| 31/08/2023 | £23k | £19k |
| 31/08/2022 | £19k | £20k |
| 31/08/2021 | £2k | £1k |
Common questions
Is ALDERLEY EDGE FESTIVAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit for the year, which was covered by utilising around two percent of its reserves. The trustees report that while income and expenditure have heightened due to growth and inflation, the reserves remain robust despite the loss. The committee has been warned that deficits are not to be welcomed and must address incurred costs accordingly. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.