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title: "Society for International Folk Dancing — check charity number 1189141 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Society for International Folk Dancing a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1189141. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Chorleywood. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/society-for-international-folk-dancing
retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:17:55.093Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Society for International Folk Dancing is a registered charity (number 1189141) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £9,970 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Society for International Folk Dancing?

Registered charity number

1189141

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Chorleywood

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£9,970

Website

[www.sifd.org](http://www.sifd.org/)

## What does Society for International Folk Dancing do?

To provide and encourage for the public benefit research into, and study of, the origin, development andtraditional practice of Folk Dances.

## What causes is Society for International Folk Dancing registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Society for International Folk Dancing yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Society for International Folk Dancing 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Society for International Folk Dancing a legitimate charity?

Yes. Society for International Folk Dancing is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1189141) 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 Society for International Folk Dancing's charity number?

Society for International Folk Dancing's charity number is 1189141. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1189141?

Search 1189141 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 Society for International Folk Dancing do?

To provide and encourage for the public benefit research into, and study of, the origin, development andtraditional practice of Folk Dances.

Does Society for International Folk Dancing have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Society for International Folk Dancing. 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 Society for International Folk Dancing?

Society for International Folk Dancing's website is http://www.sifd.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/1189141).