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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1112159
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Essex Folk Association is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1112159. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent and Suffolk. The register describes its activities as: “EFA encourages & promotes knowledge and understanding of folk arts including music, song and dance.” Its charitable objects are: “To advance the education of the general public by encouraging amongst particularly but not exclusively the people of south east England (by which expression is meant the administrative areas of the counties of Essex, Kent, Hertfordshire, Suffolk and including the London postal districts) awareness, knowledge…” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £4,101 and spending of £4,052.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£4,101
Latest spending
£4,052
- What it funds
- Education / trainingArts / culture / heritage / scienceAmateur sport
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOther charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides servicesActs as an umbrella or resource body
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £4,101 | £4,052 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £3,530 | £4,100 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £3,525 | £3,385 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £2,277 | £3,959 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £2,637 | £2,867 |
Charitable objects
To advance the education of the general public by encouraging amongst particularly but not exclusively the people of south east England (by which expression is meant the administrative areas of the counties of Essex, Kent, Hertfordshire, Suffolk and including the London postal districts) awareness, knowledge, understanding, conservation and appreciation of, and participation in, the Folk arts to include but without being limited to the arts of traditional music, song, dance, drama, story telling and related folklore and customs which particularly but not exclusively originate in England or which have been brought to England by communities who have settled here.
Where it operates
Throughout London, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, Suffolk
- Also known as
- Efa
- Trustees
- 6
What Essex Folk Association funds
Essex Folk Association is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science and amateur sport for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides services and acts as an umbrella or resource body. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £18.4k in total.
How to apply to Essex Folk Association
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Essex Folk Association in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (essexfolk.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about Essex Folk Association
Is Essex Folk Association open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Essex Folk Association is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Essex Folk Association fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent and Suffolk.
Does Essex Folk Association give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Essex Folk Association makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Essex Folk Association give each year?
The register does not break out Essex Folk Association's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £4,052. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,673 a year.
How large is Essex Folk Association?
In its latest reported year Essex Folk Association reported income of £4,101 and spending of £4,052.
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