Is Eskdale Festival of the Arts a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Eskdale Festival of the Arts as a registered charity (number 1035374) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Eskdale Festival of the Arts's charity number?

Eskdale Festival of the Arts's charity number is 1035374. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1035374?

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Does Eskdale Festival of the Arts have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Eskdale Festival of the Arts. 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 Eskdale Festival of the Arts?

Eskdale Festival of the Arts does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Eskdale Festival of the Arts registered as a charity?

Eskdale Festival of the Arts was entered on the register on 22 March 1994.

Registered charity · No. 1035374

Eskdale Festival of the Arts

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Eskdale Festival of the Arts is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Eskdale Festival of the Arts?

Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30: £8,211
Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30: £7,899
Registered charity number: 1035374
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Whitby
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Eskdale Festival of the Arts (number 1035374) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Eskdale Festival of the Arts do?

An annual competitive festival of music and the Spoken Word to encourage higher standards especially among the children of Whitby and the surrounding area. A Choir Day is held in April when adult choirs from many parts of the UK come to sing together and be judged by professional adjudicators.The Festival was originally known as "The Eskdale Tournament of Song" and was founded in 1902.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Eskdale Festival of the Arts

Answers Eskdale Festival of the Arts gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Eskdale Festival of the Arts as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 22 March 1994
Where it says it operates: North Yorkshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Provides Human Resources.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Eskdale Festival of the Arts registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Eskdale Festival of the Arts yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Eskdale Festival of the Arts. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Eskdale Festival of the Arts a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Eskdale Festival of the Arts as a registered charity (number 1035374) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Eskdale Festival of the Arts's charity number?: Eskdale Festival of the Arts's charity number is 1035374. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1035374?: Search 1035374 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 Eskdale Festival of the Arts do?: An annual competitive festival of music and the Spoken Word to encourage higher standards especially among the children of Whitby and the surrounding area. A Choir Day is held in April when adult choirs from many parts of the UK come to sing together and be judged by professional adjudicators.The Festival was originally known as "The Eskdale Tournament of Song" and was founded in 1902.
Does Eskdale Festival of the Arts have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Eskdale Festival of the Arts. 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 Eskdale Festival of the Arts?: Eskdale Festival of the Arts does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Eskdale Festival of the Arts?: The register does not record Eskdale Festival of the Arts as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Eskdale Festival of the Arts registered as a charity?: Eskdale Festival of the Arts was entered on the register on 22 March 1994.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.