Charities can now apply to become the beneficiary of an annual free music festival in the county town.

Rock at the Castle 2024 will take place in the grounds of Hertford Castle on Sunday, August 4. 

The festival has become a well-established and very popular part of Hertford Town Council’s events programme. 

Over the 19 years it has been running, the event has raised over £50,000 for local charities, which is generously donated by those attending.

The town council is once again offering the opportunity for local charities and organisations to apply to become the Rock at the Castle charity for 2024.

Applicants will need to meet the following criteria:

  • Local or national registered charity, or similarly constituted body, with a strong presence in Hertford.
  • Ability to demonstrate that its work and initiatives are of benefit to Hertford and the local community.
  • The creativity and enthusiasm to maintain fundraising.
  • A sufficient number of volunteers to assist at the event itself to collect donations.

 

In 2023, the beneficiary was The Hertford Pantry, whose dedicated volunteers raised just over £2,500 at the event.

Chair of Hertford Town Council’s development and leisure committee, Cllr Ann Woodward, said: “Rock at the Castle presents a great opportunity for a local charity or community organisation to raise both money and its profile. 

"If you’re involved in an organisation that’s making a difference in Hertford, do think about applying to be the beneficiary of this year’s event.”

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Rock at the Castle 2023 in the grounds of Hertford Castle.Rock at the Castle 2023 in the grounds of Hertford Castle. (Image: Hertford Town Council)

The deadline for applications to become the nominated charity is Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

The town council’s development and leisure committee will decide on which organisation will be the beneficiary of the event at their meeting in June.

To obtain a copy of the criteria and application form please visit www.hertford.gov.uk/events-listings and search for Rock at the Castle. 

Alternatively, contact Hertford Town Council’s events team on 01992 552885, or email events@hertford.gov.uk.

Rock at the Castle 2024 will take place on Sunday, August 4, in the grounds of Hertford Castle from noon to 7pm.