Chester Folk Festival
Chester Folk Festival is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, based in Chester.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about Chester Folk Festival?
- Registered charity number
- 1192704
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- CIO
- Location
- Chester
- Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30)
- £58,735
- Website
- chesterfolk.org.uk
What does Chester Folk Festival do?
To advance public education in, and appreciation of British and Multicultural Folk Arts (including traditional and contemporary folk music, dance, crafts and spoken word such as poetry and storytelling) in Chester and surrounding area through the staging of an annual folk festival and the provision of a range of participatory workshops, activities and other events throughout the year.
What causes is Chester Folk Festival registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Chester Folk Festival yet?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Chester Folk Festival a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Chester Folk Festival is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1192704) 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 Chester Folk Festival's charity number?
- Chester Folk Festival's charity number is 1192704. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1192704?
- Search 1192704 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 Chester Folk Festival do?
- To advance public education in, and appreciation of British and Multicultural Folk Arts (including traditional and contemporary folk music, dance, crafts and spoken word such as poetry and storytelling) in Chester and surrounding area through the staging of an annual folk festival and the provision of a range of participatory workshops, activities and other events throughout the year.
- Does Chester Folk Festival have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chester Folk Festival. 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 Chester Folk Festival?
- Chester Folk Festival's website is http://chesterfolk.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.