Is West Midlands Folk Federation a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists West Midlands Folk Federation as a registered charity (number 506630) 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 West Midlands Folk Federation's charity number?

West Midlands Folk Federation's charity number is 506630. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 506630?

Search 506630 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.

Does West Midlands Folk Federation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for West Midlands Folk Federation. 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 West Midlands Folk Federation?

West Midlands Folk Federation's website listed in our register data is http://www.wmff.org.uk. 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.

What was West Midlands Folk Federation previously called?

The register lists this previous name for West Midlands Folk Federation: The West Midland Folk Federation.

When was West Midlands Folk Federation registered as a charity?

West Midlands Folk Federation was entered on the register on 10 August 1977.

Registered charity · No. 506630

West Midlands Folk Federation

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West Midlands Folk Federation is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about West Midlands Folk Federation?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £142
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £60
Registered charity number: 506630
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Upton-Upon-Severn
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.wmff.org.uk

Quick answer

West Midlands Folk Federation (number 506630) 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 West Midlands Folk Federation do?

The Charity's objects are (1) that the Federation shall promote, and advance education in, the knowledge and practice of British Folk Songs, Dance, Music and other allied traditional activities in the Midlands area. (2) to encourage research of those activities specified in Clause (1)

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for West Midlands Folk Federation

Answers West Midlands Folk Federation 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 West Midlands Folk Federation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 10 August 1977
Previous names on the register: The West Midland Folk Federation
Where it says it operates: Birmingham City · Coventry City · Dudley · Sandwell · Solihull · Walsall · Shropshire · Staffordshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

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 West Midlands Folk Federation registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for West Midlands Folk Federation yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score West Midlands Folk Federation. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to West Midlands Folk Federation?

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Frequently asked questions

Is West Midlands Folk Federation a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists West Midlands Folk Federation as a registered charity (number 506630) 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 West Midlands Folk Federation's charity number?: West Midlands Folk Federation's charity number is 506630. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 506630?: Search 506630 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 West Midlands Folk Federation do?: The Charity's objects are (1) that the Federation shall promote, and advance education in, the knowledge and practice of British Folk Songs, Dance, Music and other allied traditional activities in the Midlands area. (2) to encourage research of those activities specified in Clause (1)
Does West Midlands Folk Federation have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for West Midlands Folk Federation. 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 West Midlands Folk Federation?: West Midlands Folk Federation's website listed in our register data is http://www.wmff.org.uk. 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 West Midlands Folk Federation?: The register does not record West Midlands Folk Federation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was West Midlands Folk Federation previously called?: The register lists this previous name for West Midlands Folk Federation: The West Midland Folk Federation.
When was West Midlands Folk Federation registered as a charity?: West Midlands Folk Federation was entered on the register on 10 August 1977.

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.