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title: "Dunster Festival — check charity number 1193491 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Dunster Festival a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1193491. Education/training charity based in Barnet. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/dunster-festival
retrieved: 2026-08-24T13:09:14.460Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Dunster Festival is a registered charity (number 1193491) 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 £35,315 (year ending 2025-09-01). 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 Dunster Festival?

Registered charity number

1193491

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Barnet

Latest income (year ending 2025-09-01)

£35,315

Website

[www.dunsterfestival.co.uk](http://www.dunsterfestival.co.uk/)

## What does Dunster Festival do?

THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE ARTS AND CULTURE, AND THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE ART OF MUSIC, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT LIMITED TO CHAMBER MUSIC, BY: A) THE PRESENTATION OF CONCERTS AND OTHER MUSICAL ACTIVITIES, CHIEFLY AS PART OF AN ANNUAL FESTIVAL IN WEST SOMERSET; AND B) TRAINING AND COACHING FOR THOSE FROM ALL DEMOGRAPHICS AND AGE GROUPS (PARTICULARLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE).

## What causes is Dunster Festival registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Dunster Festival yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dunster 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Dunster Festival a legitimate charity?

Yes. Dunster Festival is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1193491) 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 Dunster Festival's charity number?

Dunster Festival's charity number is 1193491. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1193491?

Search 1193491 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 Dunster Festival do?

THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE ARTS AND CULTURE, AND THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE ART OF MUSIC, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT LIMITED TO CHAMBER MUSIC, BY: A) THE PRESENTATION OF CONCERTS AND OTHER MUSICAL ACTIVITIES, CHIEFLY AS PART OF AN ANNUAL FESTIVAL IN WEST SOMERSET; AND B) TRAINING AND COACHING FOR THOSE FROM ALL DEMOGRAPHICS AND AGE GROUPS (PARTICULARLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE).

Does Dunster Festival have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dunster 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 Dunster Festival?

Dunster Festival's website is http://www.dunsterfestival.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/1193491).