Folkestone Art Society
Folkestone Art Society is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, economic/community development/employment, based in Hythe.
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What are the key facts about Folkestone Art Society?
- Registered charity number
- 1161336
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- CIO
- Location
- Hythe
- Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
- £17,332
What does Folkestone Art Society do?
The Folkestone Art Society has been running art exhibitions in and around Folkestone since 1928. It also organises workshops and demonstrations on subjects related to the visual arts, publishes an annual art review and runs the FAS Gloria Gordon Award for Young Artists Sketch Books working with schools and colleges within Folkestone and the surrounding district.
What causes is Folkestone Art Society registered for?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Folkestone Art Society a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Folkestone Art Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1161336) 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 Folkestone Art Society's charity number?
- Folkestone Art Society's charity number is 1161336. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1161336?
- Search 1161336 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 Folkestone Art Society do?
- The Folkestone Art Society has been running art exhibitions in and around Folkestone since 1928. It also organises workshops and demonstrations on subjects related to the visual arts, publishes an annual art review and runs the FAS Gloria Gordon Award for Young Artists Sketch Books working with schools and colleges within Folkestone and the surrounding district.
- Does Folkestone Art Society have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Folkestone Art 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 Folkestone Art Society?
- Folkestone Art Society's website is http://www.folkestoneartsociety.org.uk — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.