creative folkestone

The charity supports other defined groups and the general public. Creative Folkestone is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by making grants to individuals. The charity is based in Folkestone and operates in Kent.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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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.

Fundraising

See where Creative Folkestone is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Kent

Financial Information

Latest Income

£3,078,417

Latest Expenditure

£2,662,234

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 84.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 97.1%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 4.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £54,962

Charitable Activities £2,779,350

Other Trading £199,567

Investments £44,538

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,584,568

Raising Funds £77,666

Governance £32,610

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
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
2020	£2,910,402	£2,961,697	£2,919,464	£18,402,442	£413,000	23 / 50