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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
78/100 · methodology

About Cheltenham Festivals

Cheltenham Festivals runs four international festivals of jazz, science, music and literature. The programme is accompanied by a wide-reaching education and outreach programme. The festivals also specialise in developing young talented musicians, scientists and writers.

Founded
Headquarters
Cheltenham
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 4 SDG 4 · Quality Education Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 91%
Peer average: 99%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 78
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£0.91
Program expenses£0.91 (£6.4 million)
91% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Cheltenham Festivals is a registered education nonprofit based in Cheltenham, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1967 and has been operating for 59 years. Its registration number is 251765. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 78/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 89/100 for education charities in United Kingdom. The organization reports £7M in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Cheltenham Festivals has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 78/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 78 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 91% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 89/100.

Cheltenham Festivals is located in Cheltenham, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1967 and has been active for 59 years.

Based on official tax filings, Cheltenham Festivals has £7M in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 99% for education charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £790K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Cheltenham Festivals is classified as a Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has £7M in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Cheltenham Festivals. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Cheltenham Festivals has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 78/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 91% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 99%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Cheltenham Festivals runs four international festivals of jazz, science, music and literature. The programme is accompanied by a wide-reaching education and outreach programme. The festivals also specialise in developing young talented musicians, scientists and writers. Cheltenham Festivals is classified as a education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1967.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Cheltenham Festivals's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 78/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 99%. Its annual revenue of £7M is well above the peer average of £790K.

Cheltenham Festivals is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.

Verified against 5 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
£1M-£10M
91% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. CHELTENHAM FESTIVALS is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

AD
Adrian Farnell
Trustee

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

AD
Adrian F••••••
Trustee
AN
Andrew W•••••••
Trustee
BE
Beverley G•••••••
Trustee
DR
Dr D•••••• T••••••
Trustee
JO
Jonathan W••••
Trustee
KI
Kiane A•••••
Trustee
LA
Lauren S••••
Trustee
LU
Lucy C•••••••••••••
Trustee
MA
Mark P••••••••••••••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Cheltenham Jazz Festival breaks box office records in 30th year - SoGlos
May 2026
www.soglos.com
Cheltenham Jazz Festival celebrates record-breaking year - Punchline-Gloucester.com
May 2026
www.punchline-gloucester.com
Cheltenham Science Festival 2026 | Lineup, dates, tickets - SoGlos
Mar 2026
www.soglos.com
Cheltenham Festival 2026: Race times, travel and Ladies' Day - BBC
Mar 2026
www.bbc.com
Double Grammy-winner named Cheltenham Jazz curator - Stroud News and Journal
Feb 2026
www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk
Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2026 | Dates, lineup, how to get tickets - SoGlos
Feb 2026
www.soglos.com
Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2026 | Dates, lineup, how to get tickets - SoGlos
Feb 2026
www.soglos.com
Cheltenham Festivals looks to get more children involved - BBC
Jan 2026
www.bbc.co.uk
Cheltenham Festivals Aims to Boost Youth Engagement and Accessibility - Spectrum FM
Jan 2026
spectrumfm.net
Cheltenham Festivals looks to get more children involved - BBC
Jan 2026
www.bbc.com
Form filed
£7.1M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
Form filed
£6.8M revenue
FY2023
CCEW
Form filed
£7.0M revenue
FY2022
CCEW
Form filed
£4.2M revenue
FY2021
CCEW
Form filed
£3.5M revenue
FY2020
CCEW

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Peer charities

Other education in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Cheltenham Festivals This page 78 £7.1 million 91%
Caring Together Charity 89 £4.2 million 95%
Dys Space Limited 89 £3.3 million 100%
The Open College Network South East Region Limited 89 £2.0 million 100%
Riverside Vineyard Christian Fellowship 89 £1.1 million 98%
Devon Mind 89 £1.2 million 98%
Dudley Lodge 89 £6.2 million 100%
Student Union Lettings Limited 89 £1.8 million 100%
The Ace Centre-North 89 £4.6 million 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 9 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

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Quick facts about Cheltenham Festivals

What is Cheltenham Festivals?
Cheltenham Festivals is a education nonprofit organization based in Cheltenham, United Kingdom. Cheltenham Festivals runs four international festivals of jazz, science, music and literature. The programme is accompanied by a wide-reaching education and outreach programme. The festivals also specialise in developing young talented musicians, scientists and writers.
When was Cheltenham Festivals founded?
Cheltenham Festivals was founded in 1967.
Where is Cheltenham Festivals located?
Headquartered in Cheltenham, United Kingdom.
What is Cheltenham Festivals's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £1M-£10M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
Is Cheltenham Festivals trustworthy?
Cheltenham Festivals has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 78 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Cheltenham Festivals's registration number?
Registration: 251765 (United Kingdom).
What is Cheltenham Festivals's website?
https://www.cheltenhamfestivals.org
Are donations to Cheltenham Festivals tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.