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Folkestone Community Swing Band

FCSB is a charitable music organization. We rehearse once a week in Folkestone, Kent. We perform in various location throughout the year. Any donations received are split with the charity we are supporting for that financial year.

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Activities & Mission

FCSB is a charitable music organization. We rehearse once a week in Folkestone, Kent. We perform in various location throughout the year. Any donations received are split with the charity we are supporting for that financial year.

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,392
Latest Expenditure
£2,501

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 179.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 179.7%
Expenditure as % of income

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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,392
£2,5010 / 25
2024
£3,023
£2,1920 / 20
2023
£1,195
£1,0630 / 26
2022
£370
£3260 / 20
2021
£390
£2410 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Folkestone Community Swing Band

What does Folkestone Community Swing Band do?

FCSB is a charitable music organization. We rehearse once a week in Folkestone, Kent. We perform in various location throughout the year. Any donations received are split with the charity we are supporting for that financial year.

How much income did Folkestone Community Swing Band report in 2025?

Folkestone Community Swing Band reported total income of £1k and reported expenditure of £3k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Folkestone Community Swing Band registered as a charity?

Folkestone Community Swing Band was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 November 2017 as charity number 1175587. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Folkestone Community Swing Band?

Folkestone Community Swing Band is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Folkestone Community Swing Band operate?

Folkestone Community Swing Band operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Folkestone Community Swing Band a registered charity?

Yes — Folkestone Community Swing Band is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1175587.

Details

Address
Bramley
Chapel Lane
Blean
Canterbury
CT2 9HF
Registration Date
7 November 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5104328
Charity Number
1175587

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Trustees

Cheryl Preston
dr George Iain Carpenter
Also governs 1 other charity
KEITH DAVIS
Roger Bryan Goody

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