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Registered charity · No. 295994Folkestone

Folkestone and District Local History Society

Folkestone and District Local History Society is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, environment/conservation/heritage, based in Folkestone.

Quick answer

Folkestone and District Local History Society is a registered charity (number 295994) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £2,728 (year ending 2025-07-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
295994
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
Folkestone
Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31)
£2,728

What the charity does

Generate and enhance public interest in all aspects of the history of Folkestone and surrounding district.Arrange a series of talks throughout the year,together with exhibitions and outings,by producing for sale other publications that help to provide background for local history research.Supports other local organisations who seek to promote the history of Folkestone and surrounding district.

Registered causes

Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Folkestone and District Local History Society 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Folkestone and District Local History Society a legitimate charity?
Yes. Folkestone and District Local History Society is a registered charity (number 295994) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register.
What does Folkestone and District Local History Society do?
Generate and enhance public interest in all aspects of the history of Folkestone and surrounding district.Arrange a series of talks throughout the year,together with exhibitions and outings,by producing for sale other publications that help to provide background for local history research.Supports other local organisations who seek to promote the history of Folkestone and surrounding district.
How can I donate to Folkestone and District Local History Society?
Folkestone and District Local History Society's website is http://www.folkestonehistory.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 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.