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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 231433
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Mary Wakefield Festival is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 231433. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cumbria and Lancashire. The register describes its activities as: “Founded in 1945, we promote music making in the county of Westmorland & Furness. We run an annual musical festival in and around Kendal.” Its charitable objects are: “The objects of the trust shall be the promotion and co-ordination of musical activities in the county of Cumbria and such areas outside the said county but lying within a radius of 30 miles of the town of kendal but still within Cumbria (hereinafter called 'the area of benefit').” In the year to 31 Aug 2026 it reported income of £7,178 and spending of £9,692.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£7,178
Latest spending
£9,692
- What it funds
- Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOther defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsOther charitable activities
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2026 | £7,178 | £9,692 |
| 31 Aug 2025 | £5,851 | £10.8k |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £4,832 | £836 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £6,934 | £8,027 |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £14.7k | £2,127 |
Charitable objects
The objects of the trust shall be the promotion and co-ordination of musical activities in the county of Cumbria and such areas outside the said county but lying within a radius of 30 miles of the town of kendal but still within Cumbria (hereinafter called 'the area of benefit').
Where it operates
Cumbria, Lancashire
- Formerly
- Westmorland Music Council; Westmorland Music Trust
- Trustees
- 10
What Mary Wakefield Festival funds
Mary Wakefield Festival is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2026, it spent £31.5k in total.
How to apply to Mary Wakefield Festival
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Mary Wakefield Festival in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (mwfestival.co.uk) 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 Mary Wakefield Festival
Is Mary Wakefield Festival open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Mary Wakefield Festival is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Mary Wakefield Festival fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cumbria and Lancashire.
Does Mary Wakefield Festival give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Mary Wakefield Festival makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Mary Wakefield Festival give each year?
The register does not break out Mary Wakefield Festival's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Aug 2026 was £9,692. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £6,302 a year.
How large is Mary Wakefield Festival?
In its latest reported year Mary Wakefield Festival reported income of £7,178 and spending of £9,692.
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