--- title: "Derby Book Festival — check charity number 1159763 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Derby Book Festival a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1159763. Education/training charity based in Unit 1. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/derby-book-festival retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:18:59.201Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Derby Book Festival is a registered charity (number 1159763) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £253,965 (year ending 2025-08-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Derby Book Festival? Registered charity number 1159763 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Unit 1 Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £253,965 Website [www.derbybookfestival.co.uk](http://www.derbybookfestival.co.uk/) ## What does Derby Book Festival do? The promotion of literature, language and the arts through a book or literature festival in Derby and such other activities as the charity trustees shall from time to time determine ## What causes is Derby Book Festival registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Derby Book Festival yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Derby Book Festival is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=derby-book-festival&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.derbybookfestival.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Derby Book Festival a legitimate charity? Yes. Derby Book Festival is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1159763) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Derby Book Festival's charity number? Derby Book Festival's charity number is 1159763. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1159763? Search 1159763 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Derby Book Festival do? The promotion of literature, language and the arts through a book or literature festival in Derby and such other activities as the charity trustees shall from time to time determine Does Derby Book Festival have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Derby Book Festival. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Derby Book Festival? Derby Book Festival's website is http://www.derbybookfestival.co.uk/ — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1159763).