The Swedish Folk High School
Also known as: Loxdale Centre
The Swedish Folk High School is established for the advancement, promotion & furtherance of adult education.
Activities & Mission
The Swedish Folk High School is established for the advancement, promotion & furtherance of adult education.
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 80% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 61% of UK Education 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,209,463 | £1,258,743 | £1,258,743 | £1,074,416 | £1,074,416 | 23 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,116,267 | £1,114,731 | £1,114,731 | £1,123,696 | £1,123,696 | 22 / 0 |
| 2022 | £834,832 | £800,150 | £800,150 | £1,122,160 | £103,091 | 19 / 0 |
| 2021 | £452,476 | £429,964 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £496,004 | £559,814 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Swedish Folk High School
What does The Swedish Folk High School do?
The Swedish Folk High School is established for the advancement, promotion & furtherance of adult education.
How much income did The Swedish Folk High School report in 2024?
The Swedish Folk High School reported total income of £1.21m and reported expenditure of £1.26m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Swedish Folk High School?
The Swedish Folk High School has a program ratio of 104.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 80% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Swedish Folk High School registered as a charity?
The Swedish Folk High School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 August 1980 as charity number 280428. It has been registered for 46 years.
Who runs The Swedish Folk High School?
The Swedish Folk High School is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Carl Olof Olsson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Swedish Folk High School operate?
The Swedish Folk High School operates across 2 areas: Brighton And Hove and East Sussex.
Is The Swedish Folk High School a registered charity?
Yes — The Swedish Folk High School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 280428.
Details
LOXDALE
LOCKS HILL
PORTSLADE
BRIGHTON
BN41 2LA
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Loxdale Centre
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated