Creative Folkestone
Also known as: The Creative Foundation
Creative Folkestone is an arts organisation committed to making great art, and through this we will make Folkestone a great place. The charity promotes creativity through the Creative Quarter, Folkestone Triennial, a festivals programme including the Folkestone Book Festival, Quarterhouse performing arts centre, the Folkestone Artworks collection and a programme of learning and engagement.
Activities & Mission
Creative Folkestone is an arts organisation committed to making great art, and through this we will make Folkestone a great place. The charity promotes creativity through the Creative Quarter, Folkestone Triennial, a festivals programme including the Folkestone Book Festival, Quarterhouse performing arts centre, the Folkestone Artworks collection and a programme of learning and engagement.
Grants
Creative Folkestone makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £3,329,362
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation or housing, arts, culture, heritage, or science, the environment, conservation, or heritage, economic or community development and employment and recreation
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £3,013,426 | £3,329,362 | £3,251,843 | £21,051,701 | £600,000 | 26 / 50 |
| 2024 | £3,078,417 | £2,662,234 | £2,584,568 | £21,318,408 | £680,000 | 25 / 50 |
| 2023 | £2,793,414 | £2,707,441 | £2,662,422 | £20,895,911 | £600,000 | 26 / 12 |
| 2022 | £4,932,681 | £3,913,996 | £3,882,153 | £20,809,938 | £507,000 | 32 / 50 |
| 2021 | £3,661,249 | £2,272,438 | £2,272,339 | £19,791,253 | £462,000 | 20 / 50 |
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Frequently asked questions about Creative Folkestone
What does Creative Folkestone do?
Creative Folkestone is an arts organisation committed to making great art, and through this we will make Folkestone a great place. The charity promotes creativity through the Creative Quarter, Folkestone Triennial, a festivals programme including the Folkestone Book Festival, Quarterhouse performing arts centre, the Folkestone Artworks collection and a programme of learning and engagement.
How much income did Creative Folkestone report in 2025?
Creative Folkestone reported total income of £3.01m and reported expenditure of £3.33m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Creative Folkestone registered as a charity?
Creative Folkestone was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 July 2004 as charity number 1105174. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs Creative Folkestone?
Creative Folkestone is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sir Roger De Haan. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Creative Folkestone operate?
Creative Folkestone operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Creative Folkestone a registered charity?
Yes — Creative Folkestone is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1105174.
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Also Known As
- The Creative Foundation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
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