Victorious Festival has wrapped up a landmark year by donating its highest ever annual charitable donation of £173,484 while driving substantial economic growth for Portsmouth. In 2025, the festival also generated £27 million for Portsmouth, contributing to a total economic impact of £159.59 million since 2014.

A record £173,484 was donated in 2025, bringing the festival’s total charitable contributions since 2014 to more than £926,370. The funding supports organisations championing mental health, accessibility, wellbeing, education, grassroots sport and more, including Tonic Music for Mental Health, Read Easy, Dive Ability, British Red Cross Gaza Appeal, Arms Around The Child, The Roberts Centre and many more.

By supporting both established charities and smaller community organisations, Victorious continues to have an impact across Portsmouth’s social and cultural life and further afield.

It’s not just about monetary donations – Behind the scenes, Victorious expanded its food waste initiative in partnership with the Portsmouth and Southsea Food Support Network and Friday Fridge.

In 2025 alone, surplus festival food was transformed into almost 500 nutritious meals, supporting around 200 local families.

A standout focus of Victorious’ 2025 community support has been its contribution to Portsmouth Creates, supporting cultural infrastructure, talent development, and access to the arts across the city. The Portsmouth Creates team has now set its sights on a bid to have Portsmouth crowned City of Culture 2029 and Victorious couldn’t be more excited to support the bid.

As Victorious looks ahead to 2026, its mission remains rooted in community, creativity and lasting positive impact.

Two of Victorious’ main charity partners for 2026 are The Lord Mayor’s Charity Appeal, which is supporting 50 smaller charities and organisations across the city, and George’s Rockstars, a charity delivering music therapy to children in hospitals across Hampshire, Sussex and Dorset.

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