Is Bulgarian Folk, Traditions and Culture a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Bulgarian Folk, Traditions and Culture as a registered charity (number 1177972) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Bulgarian Folk, Traditions and Culture's charity number?

Bulgarian Folk, Traditions and Culture's charity number is 1177972. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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Bulgarian Folk, Traditions and Culture

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Bulgarian Folk, Traditions and Culture is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Bulgarian Folk, Traditions and Culture?

Reported income · year ending 2024-03-31: £4,091
Reported spending · year ending 2024-03-31: £4,548
Registered charity number: 1177972
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): Enfield
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.bftcharity.com

Quick answer

Bulgarian Folk, Traditions and Culture (number 1177972) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Bulgarian Folk, Traditions and Culture do?

The main purpose of the charity is to preserve Bulgarian folk dances, songs, costumes and other allied traditional activities, to make them known and to encourage the practice them in their original forms. To advance the education of the public in Bulgarian folk dances, songs, costumes and traditions by demonstrations, festivals and other suitable methods. It operates in London and UK.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bulgarian Folk, Traditions and Culture

Answers Bulgarian Folk, Traditions and Culture gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Bulgarian Folk, Traditions and Culture as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 16 April 2018
Company number: 10673231 (Companies House)
Also known as: Bulgarian Folk and Traditions Charity
Where it says it operates: Enfield · Haringey

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Other Charitable Activities.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Bulgarian Folk, Traditions and Culture registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Bulgarian Folk, Traditions and Culture yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bulgarian Folk, Traditions and Culture a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Bulgarian Folk, Traditions and Culture as a registered charity (number 1177972) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Bulgarian Folk, Traditions and Culture's charity number?: Bulgarian Folk, Traditions and Culture's charity number is 1177972. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1177972?: Search 1177972 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 Bulgarian Folk, Traditions and Culture do?: The main purpose of the charity is to preserve Bulgarian folk dances, songs, costumes and other allied traditional activities, to make them known and to encourage the practice them in their original forms. To advance the education of the public in Bulgarian folk dances, songs, costumes and traditions by demonstrations, festivals and other suitable methods. It operates in London and UK.
Does Bulgarian Folk, Traditions and Culture have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bulgarian Folk, Traditions and Culture. 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 Bulgarian Folk, Traditions and Culture?: Bulgarian Folk, Traditions and Culture's website listed in our register data is https://www.bftcharity.com/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Bulgarian Folk, Traditions and Culture?: The register does not record Bulgarian Folk, Traditions and Culture as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Bulgarian Folk, Traditions and Culture registered as a charity?: Bulgarian Folk, Traditions and Culture was entered on the register on 16 April 2018. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 10673231).

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.