UK grants and fundersThe Burford Festival grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1092720
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The Burford Festival is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1092720. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Oxfordshire. The register describes its activities as: “Mounting a festival in Burford with music, drama, literary and other events.” Its charitable objects are: “For the public benefit, the advancement of knowledge and of the understanding of the arts in Burford by establishing and supporting festivals in particular but not exclusively of culture, fine arts, music, drama, dance, literature, science, heritage, horticulture and handicrafts.for the public benefit, the promotion…” In the year to 30 Sept 2025 it reported income of £2,901 and spending of £12k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£2,901
Latest spending
£12k
- What it funds
- Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps
- The general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides services
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | £2,901 | £12k |
| 30 Sept 2024 | £45.4k | £28.6k |
| 30 Sept 2023 | £4,403 | £15.8k |
| 30 Sept 2022 | £38.7k | £15.9k |
| 30 Sept 2021 | £2,207 | £4,934 |
Charitable objects
For the public benefit, the advancement of knowledge and of the understanding of the arts in Burford by establishing and supporting festivals in particular but not exclusively of culture, fine arts, music, drama, dance, literature, science, heritage, horticulture and handicrafts.for the public benefit, the promotion of good citizenship and civic responsibility in particular but not exclusively by the making of grants and the provision of support to youth groups, and youth centres, sporting events, educational activities and community entertainments in Burford and/or the surrounding districts for the benefit of their inhabitants.for the public benefit, the advancement of knowledge and understanding of the historic heritage of Burford and the promotion of the conservation, preservation and improvement of the physical environment of Burford including in particular but not exclusively the making of grants and provision of support to local heritage, preservation and conservation organisations.
Where it operates
Oxfordshire
- Trustees
- 5
What The Burford Festival funds
The Burford Festival is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides services. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Sept 2025, it spent £77.3k in total.
How to apply to The Burford Festival
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Burford Festival in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (burfordfestival.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about The Burford Festival
Is The Burford Festival open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Burford Festival is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Burford Festival fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Oxfordshire.
Does The Burford Festival give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Burford Festival makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Burford Festival give each year?
The register does not break out The Burford Festival's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Sept 2025 was £12k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £15.5k a year.
How large is The Burford Festival?
In its latest reported year The Burford Festival reported income of £2,901 and spending of £12k.
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