The Folkestone Leas Lift Company CIO
Also known as: The Folkestone Leas Lift Company, The Folkestone Leas Lift Company CIC
Our intention is to restore and then maintain and operate the Leas lift for the benefit of the local community and visitors to preserve this historic water powered cliffside funicular railway and to introduce the history of the lift to the public.
Activities & Mission
Our intention is to restore and then maintain and operate the Leas lift for the benefit of the local community and visitors to preserve this historic water powered cliffside funicular railway and to introduce the history of the lift to the public.
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 18% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 392). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 76% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £533,563 | £133,037 | £133,037 | £1,254,234 | £239,917 | 3 / 9 |
| 2024 | £629,774 | £73,747 | £7,668 | £853,708 | £240,809 | 0 / 15 |
| 2023 | £316,433 | £49,096 | 0 / 10 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Folkestone Leas Lift Company CIO
What does The Folkestone Leas Lift Company CIO do?
Our intention is to restore and then maintain and operate the Leas lift for the benefit of the local community and visitors to preserve this historic water powered cliffside funicular railway and to introduce the history of the lift to the public.
How much income did The Folkestone Leas Lift Company CIO report in 2025?
The Folkestone Leas Lift Company CIO reported total income of £534k and reported expenditure of £133k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Folkestone Leas Lift Company CIO?
The Folkestone Leas Lift Company CIO has a program ratio of 24.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 18% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 392 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Folkestone Leas Lift Company CIO registered as a charity?
The Folkestone Leas Lift Company CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 January 2022 as charity number 1197324. It has been registered for 4 years.
Who runs The Folkestone Leas Lift Company CIO?
The Folkestone Leas Lift Company CIO is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Catherine Mary Beare. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Folkestone Leas Lift Company CIO operate?
The Folkestone Leas Lift Company CIO operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Folkestone Leas Lift Company CIO a registered charity?
Yes — The Folkestone Leas Lift Company CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1197324.
Details
32-40 Tontine Street
Folkestone
Kent
CT20 1JU
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Folkestone Leas Lift Company
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated