Petersfield Musical Festival
Analysis
Petersfield Musical Festival is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Petersfield. It was registered in May 1990, 36 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it makes grants to individuals, provides human resources and provides services.
In the financial year ending May 2025, Petersfield Musical Festival reported income of £59k and spending of £52k, spending 89% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2021 to May 2025, income grew from £4,781 to £59k (+1129%), an average of +87% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2022, when income rose by 777%. Over the whole period it spent 96% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Petersfield Musical Festival sits at the 72nd percentile: it is larger than about 72% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 63rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Chester Folk Festival (£59k), Nether Kellet Village Hall (£59k) and Spads (£59k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To run an annual music festival in Petersfield in March, which consists of concerts by local choral societies and orchestras, celebrity concerts, recitals, and youth concerts for young singers and musicians from local schools. To run choral workshops and competitions for young composers. To assist young musicians by making financial awards towards their tuition or instruments.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Chester Folk Festival | Chester | £59k |
| Nether Kellet Village Hall | Lancashire | £59k |
| Spads | Letchworth Garden City | £59k |
| Hereford Musical Theatre Company | Hereford | £59k |