The Edward Thomas Foakes Memorial Hall
Also known as: Foakes Memorial Hall
Miss Alice Foakes gave the Foakes Hall to the town in 1934. It now provides a range of well-maintained and varied facilities at moderate prices (available on request) for the local community. These include a large main hall, smaller side hall and a meeting room, stage and scenery store, well-equipped kitchen and bar area and a projection room.
Activities & Mission
Miss Alice Foakes gave the Foakes Hall to the town in 1934. It now provides a range of well-maintained and varied facilities at moderate prices (available on request) for the local community. These include a large main hall, smaller side hall and a meeting room, stage and scenery store, well-equipped kitchen and bar area and a projection room.
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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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 | £170,460 | £156,022 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £169,463 | £197,964 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £142,856 | £163,000 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £160,797 | £139,692 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £109,716 | £144,419 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Edward Thomas Foakes Memorial Hall
What does The Edward Thomas Foakes Memorial Hall do?
Miss Alice Foakes gave the Foakes Hall to the town in 1934. It now provides a range of well-maintained and varied facilities at moderate prices (available on request) for the local community. These include a large main hall, smaller side hall and a meeting room, stage and scenery store, well-equipped kitchen and bar area and a projection room.
How much income did The Edward Thomas Foakes Memorial Hall report in 2025?
The Edward Thomas Foakes Memorial Hall reported total income of £170k and reported expenditure of £156k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Edward Thomas Foakes Memorial Hall registered as a charity?
The Edward Thomas Foakes Memorial Hall was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 December 1965 as charity number 301312. It has been registered for 61 years.
Who runs The Edward Thomas Foakes Memorial Hall?
The Edward Thomas Foakes Memorial Hall 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 The Edward Thomas Foakes Memorial Hall operate?
The Edward Thomas Foakes Memorial Hall operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Edward Thomas Foakes Memorial Hall a registered charity?
Yes — The Edward Thomas Foakes Memorial Hall is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 301312.
Details
FOAKES HOUSE
47 STORTFORD ROAD
DUNMOW
CM6 1DG
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- 14 May 2026
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