"but there is a constant discussion also on uk channels concerning the demise of local folk clubs which are hit hard by commercial folk and the big festivals."

Wrong again. You really don't get it do you.
Yes, there is a falling off of the kind of Folk clubs that you seem to view with such a rosy glow.
1 People are getting older, married, chidren, responsibilities.
2 Venues are closing at an alarming rate, due to the economic situation. Pubs that are trying to keep going are using other means to break even. Food, Sports TV, etc. And who can blame them. Licenscing law changes etc.

But, on the other hand, the new generation of singers and musicians have taken up the baton, but in their own way.
Just as it should be actually. And there are some fine exponents of Trad music and song, and people trying to disseminate it via modern means (Viz. Jon Bodens Folk song a day project on his website. The challenge being that he records and uploads one song a day for a year. Mainly Trad, Mainly unaccompanied, and completely FREE!)

He didn't need to do it, being Lead singer with the monster concert band (Bellowhead) Who are all professional musicians, So you would hate them obviously, they sell CDs and play Large Arenas.

But, he wanted to create a resource of songs for people to dip into FOR FREE!

He also runs a monthly singers club In Dungworth Yorkshire in the Royal Oak, Home of the Sheffield Carols.
guess what? FOR FREE!

So, Conrad, tell me again, what exactly do you do?