ORGANISERS of the popular Stockton Heath Festival have spoken out to dispel “myths and misconceptions” about how the festival is funded.
The four-day event costs almost £40,000 to stage, even though it is organised and manned entirely by unpaid volunteers.
But the money comes almost entirely from sponsors, fund-raising events and ticket sales.
Festival secretary Deborah Cook said: “Many people are under the impression that the festival is put on by the council at tax payers’ expense.
“This is certainly NOT the case. The festival is a registered charity with no political affiliations and each year needs to raise money to cover its running costs.
“Last year only 13 per cent of our funding came from Stockton Heath and Appleton Parish Councils along with a Warrington Borough Council Stronger Together grant. The rest was raised by sponsorship from local businesses, our lottery, fund-raising events and ticket sales.
“We also greatly appreciate the continuing support we receive from local residents without which it would not be such a success.”
Festival organisers say they publicly acknowledge the sponsors who support the festival, without who the festival could not exist.
Stockton Heath Festival this year runs from Thursday July 12 to Sunday July 15.
Organisers always pleased to hear from anyone who would like to sponsor events or become a volunteer. For further information see the website www.stocktonheathfestival.co.uk
ORGANISERS of the popular Stockton Heath Festival have spoken out to
dispel "myths and misconceptions" about how the festival is funded.
Festival dispels funding myths
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