--- title: "English Folk Dance and Song Society — check charity number 305999 | CharityCompare" description: "Is English Folk Dance and Song Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 305999. Education/training charity based in Society. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/english-folk-dance-and-song-society retrieved: 2026-08-24T02:52:26.255Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer English Folk Dance and Song Society is a registered charity (number 305999) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £1,535,587 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about English Folk Dance and Song Society? Registered charity number 305999 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Society Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,535,587 Website [www.efdss.org](http://www.efdss.org/) ## What does English Folk Dance and Song Society do? A centre of excellence for the study, practice and dissemination of traditional English Folk song, dance and music at the Vaughan Williams Memorial Library and Cecil Sharp House. Providing national and local outreach services to enable and increase access, celebrate diversity and promote equality ## What causes is English Folk Dance and Song Society registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for English Folk Dance and Song Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. English Folk Dance and Song Society is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=english-folk-dance-and-song-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.efdss.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is English Folk Dance and Song Society a legitimate charity? Yes. English Folk Dance and Song Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 305999) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is English Folk Dance and Song Society's charity number? English Folk Dance and Song Society's charity number is 305999. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 305999? Search 305999 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does English Folk Dance and Song Society do? A centre of excellence for the study, practice and dissemination of traditional English Folk song, dance and music at the Vaughan Williams Memorial Library and Cecil Sharp House. Providing national and local outreach services to enable and increase access, celebrate diversity and promote equality Does English Folk Dance and Song Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for English Folk Dance and Song Society. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to English Folk Dance and Song Society? English Folk Dance and Song Society's website is http://www.efdss.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/305999).