Bristol Folk House
The constitutional objective of the charity remains consistent with its original purpose. It is to improve the conditions of life of the inhabitants of Bristol by the provision and maintenance of a centre for adult education, recreation and other leisure time occupations.
Activities & Mission
The constitutional objective of the charity remains consistent with its original purpose. It is to improve the conditions of life of the inhabitants of Bristol by the provision and maintenance of a centre for adult education, recreation and other leisure time occupations.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 13% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 10% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 9% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2023 — Bristol Folk House (organisation 301666)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,025,790 | £908,076 | £691,431 | £2,164,434 | £100,000 | 27 / 0 |
| 2024 | £749,880 | £616,814 | £615,774 | £433,075 | £85,000 | 14 / 0 |
| 2023 | £679,535 | £593,098 | £592,600 | £300,009 | £75,000 | 16 / 2 |
| 2022 | £284,348 | £289,907 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2021 | £284,348 | £290,167 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Bristol Folk House
What does Bristol Folk House do?
The constitutional objective of the charity remains consistent with its original purpose. It is to improve the conditions of life of the inhabitants of Bristol by the provision and maintenance of a centre for adult education, recreation and other leisure time occupations.
How much income did Bristol Folk House report in 2025?
Bristol Folk House reported total income of £1.03m and reported expenditure of £908k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Bristol Folk House?
Bristol Folk House has a program ratio of 67.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 13% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Bristol Folk House registered as a charity?
Bristol Folk House was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 July 2019 as charity number 1184395. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs Bristol Folk House?
Bristol Folk House is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Matthew Bazeley-Bell. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bristol Folk House operate?
Bristol Folk House operates in Bristol City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Bristol Folk House a registered charity?
Yes — Bristol Folk House is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1184395.
Details
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- 14 May 2026
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