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Folkestone And District Local History Society

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
295994
Status
Registered
Registered
Feb. 6, 1987
Legal form
Other
Area of benefit
The Town Of Folkestone And The Surrounding District

Address

Address
24 Harbour Way
Folkestone
CT20 1NF

Activities

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.

Objects: (i) To Promote The Advancement Of Education By Developing Public Interest In All Aspects Of The History Of The Town Of Folkestone And The Surrounding District. (ii) To Promote And Organise Co-Operation In The Advancement Of The Above Purpose And To That End To Bring Together Representations Of The Statutory Authorities And Voluntary Organizations Engaged In The Furtherance Of The Above Purpose Within The Area Of Benefit. (iii) To Arrange Outings, Lectures And Other Activities To Foster Interest In The History Of Folkestone.

Classification

How
Provides Advocacy/advice/information
What
Education/training, Environment/conservation/heritage
Who
Children/young People, Elderly/old People, The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Kent

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
July 31, 2025 £2,728 £1,736
July 31, 2024 £3,336 £2,989
July 31, 2023 £6,400 £8,131
July 31, 2022 £5,053 £4,768
July 31, 2021 £786 £584

Trustees

Name Appointed
Alan Frederick Taylor (Chair)
Peter Bamford Dec. 20, 2013
Terry Begent Oct. 2, 2019