English Folk Dance And Song Society
Also known as: Cecil Sharp House, E F D S S, English Folk Dance & Song Society, Vaughan Williams Memorial Library
A centre of excellence for the study, practice and dissemination of traditional English Folk song, dance and music at the Vaughan Williams Memorial Library and Cecil Sharp House. Providing national and local outreach services to enable and increase access, celebrate diversity and promote equality
Activities & Mission
A centre of excellence for the study, practice and dissemination of traditional English Folk song, dance and music at the Vaughan Williams Memorial Library and Cecil Sharp House. Providing national and local outreach services to enable and increase access, celebrate diversity and promote equality
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 27% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 12% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 49% of UK Arts 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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,535,587 | £1,635,563 | £1,199,471 | £2,620,266 | £400,045 | 22 / 14 |
| 2024 | £1,548,519 | £1,605,925 | £1,179,808 | £2,720,242 | £399,974 | 21 / 67 |
| 2023 | £1,481,658 | £1,529,251 | £1,150,792 | £2,777,821 | £403,225 | 22 / 6 |
| 2022 | £1,321,071 | £1,602,146 | £1,228,093 | £2,835,631 | £49,433 | 22 / 14 |
| 2021 | £1,400,842 | £1,145,108 | £846,475 | £3,111,261 | £411,784 | 22 / 20 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about English Folk Dance And Song Society
What does English Folk Dance And Song Society do?
A centre of excellence for the study, practice and dissemination of traditional English Folk song, dance and music at the Vaughan Williams Memorial Library and Cecil Sharp House. Providing national and local outreach services to enable and increase access, celebrate diversity and promote equality
How much income did English Folk Dance And Song Society report in 2025?
English Folk Dance And Song Society reported total income of £1.54m and reported expenditure of £1.64m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is English Folk Dance And Song Society?
English Folk Dance And Song Society has a program ratio of 78.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 27% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was English Folk Dance And Song Society registered as a charity?
English Folk Dance And Song Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 September 1963 as charity number 305999. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs English Folk Dance And Song Society?
English Folk Dance And Song Society is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does English Folk Dance And Song Society operate?
English Folk Dance And Song Society operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is English Folk Dance And Song Society a registered charity?
Yes — English Folk Dance And Song Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 305999.
Details
Society
Cecil Sharp House
2 Regents Park Road
LONDON
NW1 7AY
Registry Information
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Cecil Sharp House
- E F D S S
- English Folk Dance & Song Society
- Vaughan Williams Memorial Library
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated