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leigh folk arts association

The charity supports the general public. Leigh Folk Arts Association is a registered charity whose purpose is arts, culture, heritage, or science. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in Westcliff On Sea and operates in Essex and Southend On Sea.


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

Activities & Mission

The objects of the Leigh Folk Festival Association CIO are to further public education and understanding of traditional and contemporary folk arts including: 1. Music 2. Dance 3. Spoken word (poetry and storytelling) These will be achieved by a series of events throughout the year including a free festival during June.

Fundraising

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Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£15,373
Latest Expenditure
£5,890

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 38.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 38.3%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£15,373£5,8900 / 15
2023£53,800£68,2970 / 40
2022£60,088£55,3120 / 40
2021£32,161£30,0190 / 20
2020£13,924£11,6250 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers