The document provides a template for a student to plan the budget for a school festival. It includes tables to list expenditures and estimated costs for various items like a popcorn machine, face painters, security. A second table is included to list potential sources of income and estimated amounts, such as from ticket sales. The total estimated expenditures are £609.99. The purpose is to help the student calculate the projected costs and income for planning a successful festival event.

1. Creative and Media: Level 2 Higher Diploma Unit 6: Festival
Level 2 Higher Diploma Creative and MediaUnit 1: Scene
6.2.6 Budget B
Student Book
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Coming up with some figures
1 In the first column of the table below, list the items of expenditure for your festival.
2 In the second column, cost each item.
3 Use the third column to record details about suppliers etc.
Area of expenditure Cost Notes
e.g. hire of staging
Popcorn machine £19.99
Balloon maker £120 £40 per hour - 2 hours minimum
Face painters £120 £40 per hour - 2 hours minimum
Nail bar £120 £40 per hour - 2 hours minimum
Security £180 £15 per hour/ person (x3)
Bouncy castle rental £50 £50 per day
Total expenditure £609.99
4 Produce a list of possible sources of income for your festival.
5 Estimate the likely amount of money to be generated in each case.
Area of income Estimate Notes
d amount
e.g. ticket sales
Total estimated income
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