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title: "Ealing Book Festival — check charity number 1205805 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Ealing Book Festival a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1205805. Education/training charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ealing-book-festival
retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:20:22.181Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Ealing Book Festival is a registered charity (number 1205805) 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 £62,091 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Ealing Book Festival?

Registered charity number

1205805

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

London

Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)

£62,091

Website

[www.ealingbookfestival.com](http://www.ealingbookfestival.com/)

## What does Ealing Book Festival do?

To advance the education of the public in the London Borough of Ealing by running an annual book festival and other writing-related events to enhance the appreciation, understanding and enjoyment of books and to encourage reading for pleasure to as wide an audience as possible including vulnerable people and marginalised communities

## What causes is Ealing Book Festival registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ealing Book Festival yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ealing 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Ealing Book Festival a legitimate charity?

Yes. Ealing Book Festival is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1205805) 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 Ealing Book Festival's charity number?

Ealing Book Festival's charity number is 1205805. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1205805?

Search 1205805 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 Ealing Book Festival do?

To advance the education of the public in the London Borough of Ealing by running an annual book festival and other writing-related events to enhance the appreciation, understanding and enjoyment of books and to encourage reading for pleasure to as wide an audience as possible including vulnerable people and marginalised communities

Does Ealing Book Festival have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ealing 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 Ealing Book Festival?

Ealing Book Festival's website is http://www.ealingbookfestival.com — 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/1205805).