Folkestone Parks And Pleasure Grounds Charity
The principal aim of the Charity is to ensure the maintenance of specific parks and recreation grounds so that the residents of Folkestone and Sandgate can use them for leisure pursuits and to enjoy the benefits of open spaces in an urban area.
Activities & Mission
The principal aim of the Charity is to ensure the maintenance of specific parks and recreation grounds so that the residents of Folkestone and Sandgate can use them for leisure pursuits and to enjoy the benefits of open spaces in an urban area.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 82% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 283). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 86% of UK Facilities 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 | £1,320,000 | £1,383,000 | £1,383,000 | £5,658,000 | £121,000 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,179,878 | £1,216,961 | £1,216,961 | £5,647,706 | £158,000 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £923,760 | £907,000 | £907,000 | £5,070,302 | £171,000 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £922,880 | £832,860 | £797,910 | £4,827,618 | £113,393 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £740,000 | £771,000 | £723,000 | £4,595,000 | £13,000 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Folkestone Parks And Pleasure Grounds Charity
What does Folkestone Parks And Pleasure Grounds Charity do?
The principal aim of the Charity is to ensure the maintenance of specific parks and recreation grounds so that the residents of Folkestone and Sandgate can use them for leisure pursuits and to enjoy the benefits of open spaces in an urban area.
How much income did Folkestone Parks And Pleasure Grounds Charity report in 2025?
Folkestone Parks And Pleasure Grounds Charity reported total income of £1.32m and reported expenditure of £1.38m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Folkestone Parks And Pleasure Grounds Charity?
Folkestone Parks And Pleasure Grounds Charity has a program ratio of 104.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 82% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 283 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Folkestone Parks And Pleasure Grounds Charity registered as a charity?
Folkestone Parks And Pleasure Grounds Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 November 1991 as charity number 1006288. It has been registered for 35 years.
Who runs Folkestone Parks And Pleasure Grounds Charity?
Folkestone Parks And Pleasure Grounds Charity is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Folkestone Parks And Pleasure Grounds Charity operate?
Folkestone Parks And Pleasure Grounds Charity operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Folkestone Parks And Pleasure Grounds Charity a registered charity?
Yes — Folkestone Parks And Pleasure Grounds Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1006288.
Details
Civic Centre
Castle Hill Avenue
FOLKESTONE
CT20 2QY
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