--- title: "Eskdale Festival of the Arts — check charity number 1035374 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Eskdale Festival of the Arts a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1035374. Education/training charity based in Whitby. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/eskdale-festival-of-the-arts retrieved: 2026-08-24T05:17:23.827Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Eskdale Festival of the Arts is a registered charity (number 1035374) 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 £8,211 (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 Eskdale Festival of the Arts? Registered charity number 1035374 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Whitby Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £8,211 ## 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. ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Eskdale Festival of the Arts 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=eskdale-festival-of-the-arts&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Eskdale Festival of the Arts a legitimate charity? Yes. Eskdale Festival of the Arts is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1035374) 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 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. 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/1035374).