THIS IS WHAT IS DOES:
The English's Folk Dance and Song Society exists to raise the national and international profile of the folk arts in England. It is the custodian of our heritage, protecting and developing our rich and diverse traditions and ever-evolving culture. For nearly a century the English Folk Dance and Song Society has been preserving and disseminating our folk heritage.

The Society works to promote the best of the folk arts in a range of mediums including dance, music, song, film, exhibitions, publications and our library collections; engage new generations with the folk arts through workshops, classes and study, and to ensure that the folk arts are a fundamental part of the cultural life of the UK.
Mission Statement

The English Folk Dance and Song Society will develop its resources, namely the Vaughan Williams Memorial Library, Cecil Sharp House, its professional staff and its members, to:

    * maintain itself as a centre of excellence for the study, practice and dissemination of traditional English folk song, dance and music;
    * provide national and local outreach services that enable and increase access;
    * celebrate diversity and promote equality
THIS IS HOW IT DOES IT:
EFDSS Education runs educational and participatory arts projects, classes, workshops, seminars and other events, for children, young people and adults of all ages and backgrounds.

Drawing from the diverse traditional and folk arts of England and the British Isles, our work encompasses:
* Song * Music * Dance * Singing Games * Storytelling * Drama * Traditions * Visual Arts * and more *

We work in schools and colleges, and informal community settings in London and other parts of England. We also support the continuing professional development of, and exchange between, artists and educators from folk and other arts backgrounds, and provide INSET for teachers and other professional staff.

All EFDSS educational activities are informed by close work with the Vaughan Williams Memorial Library (VWML), England’s premier folk arts library and archive.

EFDSS Education works in partnership with a range of organisations fostering links with contemporary, classical, urban and world art forms, as well as across folk traditions, and within other related spheres such as education, sport and health
English Dance & Song is the longest-established magazine devoted to folk music, dance and song in the country. First published in 1936, it has appeared at least four times a year ever since.

English Dance & Song exists to interest, inform and stimulate the membership of the EFDSS, as well as the wider folk music and dance community.

English Dance & Song aims to publish contributions of the highest quality.

The range of interests include traditional song, traditional dance (social, display, ceremonial), traditional music, custom and children's games. The geographical spread is not confined to England, but may also include Scotland, Wales and Ireland; as well as the USA, and other areas of the world which may be appropriate

OBVIOUSLY PLUS THE VWML
oh and the shop.............. and loads of other stuff I haven't got time to itemise inc the activities and concerts and dances at Cecil # Hse itself

Dick - you amaze me