THE HUDDERSFIELD CONTEMPORARY MUSIC FESTIVAL LIMITED
Registered charity 514614 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as HCMF, HUDDERSFIELD CONTEMPORARY MUSIC FESTIVAL
hcmf// is the largest annual, international festival of contemporary, experimental and new music in the UK, taking place over 10 days and consisting of 50 events, including concerts, music theatre, installations,talks and films, with a year round Learning & Participation programme, devised and implemented as an integral part of the artistic programme, and to respond to regional and national need.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £2,116 for the year, with unrestricted reserves standing at £55,605. This meets the Board's stated policy target of approximately three months' operational expenditure (no less than £50,000). The charity remains in positive financial balance despite a challenging climate, relying on major funders such as Arts Council England and the University of Huddersfield.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: three months' operational expenditure (no less than £50,000) (held: £56k)
“It is the policy of the Board of Management that reserves should achieve an amount equal to approximately three months' operational expenditure (no less than £50,000)” — page 9
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: University of Huddersfield
“Professor Michael Clarke and Professor Nie Clear are employed by the University of Huddersfield. The University of Huddersfield made a financial contribution of £40,000 to HCMF in the year (2024: £40,000) and provided office space and venue rent free.” — page 21
“Dr Michael Peake provided a donation of £1,300 (2024:£1,575) to the Festival in the year.” — page 21
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Dr Michael Peake
“Professor Michael Clarke and Professor Nie Clear are employed by the University of Huddersfield. The University of Huddersfield made a financial contribution of £40,000 to HCMF in the year (2024: £40,000) and provided office space and venue rent free.” — page 21
“Dr Michael Peake provided a donation of £1,300 (2024:£1,575) to the Festival in the year.” — page 21
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Reported reserves equal ~1.2 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Charitable activities (98% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 0.0% of total income — below the median for charities its size (4.9%) (benchmarks).
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Kirklees
Income and spending
Common questions
Is THE HUDDERSFIELD CONTEMPORARY MUSIC FESTIVAL LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £2,116 for the year, with unrestricted reserves standing at £55,605. This meets the Board's stated policy target of approximately three months' operational expenditure (no less than £50,000). The charity remains in positive financial balance despite a challenging climate, relying on major funders such as Arts Council England and the University of Huddersfield. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE HUDDERSFIELD CONTEMPORARY MUSIC FESTIVAL LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE HUDDERSFIELD CONTEMPORARY MUSIC FESTIVAL LIMITED as a grant recipient include THE MARCHUS TRUST, VAUGHAN WILLIAMS FOUNDATION.
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