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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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCheltenham 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.
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5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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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.
CHELTENHAM FESTIVALS is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
CHELTENHAM FESTIVALS is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
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Officers & trustees (9)
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Sentiment
NeutralCheltenham Jazz Festival breaks box office records in 30th year - SoGlos
Cheltenham Jazz Festival celebrates record-breaking year - Punchline-Gloucester.com
Cheltenham Science Festival 2026 | Lineup, dates, tickets - SoGlos
Cheltenham Festival 2026: Race times, travel and Ladies' Day - BBC
Double Grammy-winner named Cheltenham Jazz curator - Stroud News and Journal
Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2026 | Dates, lineup, how to get tickets - SoGlos
Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2026 | Dates, lineup, how to get tickets - SoGlos
Cheltenham Festivals looks to get more children involved - BBC
Cheltenham Festivals Aims to Boost Youth Engagement and Accessibility - Spectrum FM
Cheltenham Festivals looks to get more children involved - BBC
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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.