ABOUT US
Arundel Festivals & Events was established as a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity in 2010, ensuring the long-term sustainability and growth of the festival.
The charity’s core objectives are to promote and celebrate the arts, provide opportunities for creative expression, and enhance community engagement through a diverse programme of events. It aims to support artists, musicians, and performers while fostering a strong sense of local identity and cultural heritage. By making the arts accessible to all, the charity plays a vital role in enriching the town’s social and economic fabric.
In October 2024, the board of trustees changed the name of the company from “Arundel Festival” to “Arundel Festivals & Events” so that it adequately represents the activities that it undertakes. We invested in systems that have and will enable us to capture feedback from the business community, residents and visitors, and “Place Informatics” intelligence systems that provide us with data driven insights relating to footfall and visitor behaviour. These systems ensure that we make evidenced based decisions, and our strategy is aligned to the needs of those we aim to serve.
With a commitment to artistic excellence and community engagement, plans are already underway for an extraordinary 50th-anniversary celebration, ensuring the charities continued growth and impact.
Arundel Festivals & Events is proud to launch the "Arts for All" programme, a new initiative with the aim of making the arts accessible to everyone, regardless of background or ability. As a charity dedicated to promoting cultural arts, we aim to enhance education and appreciation of all artistic disciplines through inclusive and engaging opportunities.
The “Arts for All’ programme seeks to break down barriers to participation in the arts by offering accessible and inclusive opportunities for individuals who may not otherwise have the chance to engage in creative activities. Whether it’s learning to play an instrument, exploring visual arts, dancing, theatre, or creative writing, this programme is about fostering creativity and community spirit through group activities that encourage collaboration and a shared appreciation of the arts.
The programme is open to everyone, with a particular focus on individuals who may face challenges in accessing artistic opportunities, including those with disabilities, financial limitations, or social barriers. Our goal is to create a welcoming and supportive environment where everyone can explore and enjoy the arts.
The “Arts for All” programme is something that the trustees are particularly passionate about, as we believe that the arts should be accessible to all. By aligning this programme with the other activities already undertaken by the charity year on year, we will create meaningful opportunities for people to showcase their work.
We welcome participants, volunteers, and supporters to join us in making the “Arts for All” programme a success.
If you are interested in taking part, helping out or supporting the programme in any way, please contact us at trustees@arundelfestival.co.uk
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Arundel Festival Ltd
Registered Company No: 7140043
Registered Charity No: 1136508
Registered Address: Waugh & Co, 51 High Street, Arundel. BN18 9AJ