LEICESTER INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL LTD
The company's principal aim is to enrich the cultural life of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland by bringing to those localities established musicians of international, national and local standing to make music in a variety of contexts, and to broaden interests, understanding and audience base through educational and outreach programmes via Annual Music Festival and Lunchtime Concerts.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted funds decreased from £42,420 to £27,037 due to higher expenditure than income and the utilisation of reserves to support festival ambitions. The trustees note that while fundraising challenges impacted income, the remaining balance remains above their reserves policy, ensuring sufficient financial resilience for operational commitments. The charity remains dependent on continued support from Leicester City Council and donors to maintain its activities.
What the accounts disclose
“Nonetheless, the remaining balance remains above our Reserves Policy, which ensures the Charity maintains sufficient financial resilience to support its existing agreements and operational commitments.”
Trustees
- Mr K A Rushchair
- Christine Anne Taylor
- Elizabeth Alice Carpenter
- Emily Christine Turfus
- Gillian Willingale-Muston
- Lynn Barbara Simmonds
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £45k | £60k |
| 30/09/2024 | £43k | £54k |
| 30/09/2023 | £41k | £38k |
| 30/09/2022 | £49k | £39k |
| 30/09/2021 | £14k | £24k |
Common questions
Is LEICESTER INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted funds decreased from £42,420 to £27,037 due to higher expenditure than income and the utilisation of reserves to support festival ambitions. The trustees note that while fundraising challenges impacted income, the remaining balance remains above their reserves policy, ensuring sufficient financial resilience for operational commitments. The charity remains dependent on continued support from Leicester City Council and donors to maintain its activities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.