Kimpton Folk Events
Analysis
Kimpton Folk Events is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hertfordshire. It was registered in August 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Kimpton Folk Events reported income of £17k and spending of £18k, spending 107% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £1,000 to £17k (+1605%), an average of +103% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2022, when income rose by 1434%. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Kimpton Folk Events sits at the 45th percentile: it is larger than about 45% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 41st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include North West Kent Family History Society (£17k), The Bedford Dramatic Club (£17k) and Village Hall (Burton Overy) (£17k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Organising an annual Folk Festival in Kimpton in July;Maintaining Folk Sessions each month in Kimpton and Wheathampstead;Organising 50-minute 'Pop-Up' concerts in Kimpton during autumn and winter to further generate interest in folk music;Launching an outreach programme to foster increased interesting and understanding of folk music in local schools.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| North West Kent Family History Society | Kent | £17k |
| The Bedford Dramatic Club | Bedford | £17k |
| Village Hall (Burton Overy) | Leicester | £17k |
| Bromsgrove International Musicians Competition | Worcestershire | £17k |