Folkestone Rainbow Centre

Also known as: Rainbow Centre

Supporting individuals and families in need through a crisis. Investing in the wellbeing of children in the Folkestone and Hythe District of Kent.

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Activities & Mission

Supporting individuals and families in need through a crisis. Investing in the wellbeing of children in the Folkestone and Hythe District of Kent.

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.

Local Authority

Kent

Financial Information

Latest Income

£560,566

Latest Expenditure

£531,157

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 94.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 59% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 51% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £289,195

Charitable Activities £194,345

Other Trading £10,574

Investments £57,452

Other Income £9,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £531,157

Raising Funds £0

Governance £8,837

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£560,566	£531,157	£531,157	£1,370,911	£138,013	14 / 150
2023	£530,697	£508,387	£508,387	£1,341,503	£583,419	14 / 150
2022	£653,405	£418,682	£418,682	£1,319,195	£175,350	14 / 250
2021	£465,131	£347,235				0 / 300
2020	£349,292	£317,720				0 / 300

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Frequently asked questions about Folkestone Rainbow Centre

What does Folkestone Rainbow Centre do?

Supporting individuals and families in need through a crisis. Investing in the wellbeing of children in the Folkestone and Hythe District of Kent.

How much income did Folkestone Rainbow Centre report in 2024?

Folkestone Rainbow Centre reported total income of £561k and reported expenditure of £531k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Folkestone Rainbow Centre?

Folkestone Rainbow Centre has a program ratio of 94.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 59% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Folkestone Rainbow Centre registered as a charity?

Folkestone Rainbow Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 March 2003 as charity number 1096570. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs Folkestone Rainbow Centre?

Folkestone Rainbow Centre is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr PETER LE FEUVRE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Folkestone Rainbow Centre operate?

Folkestone Rainbow Centre operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Folkestone Rainbow Centre a registered charity?

Yes — Folkestone Rainbow Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1096570.