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title: "Academy Fm Folkestone — check charity number 1137248 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Academy Fm Folkestone a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1137248. Education/training charity based in Academy Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/academy-fm-folkestone
retrieved: 2026-08-18T04:04:30.739Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Academy Fm Folkestone is a registered charity (number 1137248) 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; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £35,689 (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 Academy Fm Folkestone?

Registered charity number

1137248

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Academy Lane

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£35,689

Website

[www.academyfmfolkestone.com](http://www.academyfmfolkestone.com/)

## What does Academy Fm Folkestone do?

TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF FOLKESTONE ACADEMY STUDENTS (& SUCH OTHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL DECIDE FROM TIME TO TIME) & INHABITANTS OF FOLKESTONE AREA IN COMMUNICATION, BROADCASTING & OTHER MEDIA SKILLS & TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND CITIZENSHIP FOR THE BENEFIT OF FOLKESTONE & SURROUNDING AREA THROUGH PROMOTION AND PROVISION OF A COMMUNITY RADIO STATION.

## What causes is Academy Fm Folkestone registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEconomic/community Development/employment

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Academy Fm Folkestone yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Academy Fm Folkestone 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Academy Fm Folkestone a legitimate charity?

Yes. Academy Fm Folkestone is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1137248) 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 Academy Fm Folkestone's charity number?

Academy Fm Folkestone's charity number is 1137248. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1137248?

Search 1137248 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 Academy Fm Folkestone do?

TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF FOLKESTONE ACADEMY STUDENTS (& SUCH OTHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL DECIDE FROM TIME TO TIME) & INHABITANTS OF FOLKESTONE AREA IN COMMUNICATION, BROADCASTING & OTHER MEDIA SKILLS & TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND CITIZENSHIP FOR THE BENEFIT OF FOLKESTONE & SURROUNDING AREA THROUGH PROMOTION AND PROVISION OF A COMMUNITY RADIO STATION.

Does Academy Fm Folkestone have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Academy Fm Folkestone. 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 Academy Fm Folkestone?

Academy Fm Folkestone's website is http://www.academyfmfolkestone.com — 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/1137248).