--- title: "Essex Book Festival — check charity number 1143727 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Essex Book Festival a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1143727. Education/training charity based in 125 High Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/essex-book-festival retrieved: 2026-08-24T06:21:38.319Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Essex Book Festival is a registered charity (number 1143727) 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; human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity. Its latest reported income was £110,294 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Essex Book Festival? Registered charity number 1143727 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 125 High Street Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £110,294 Website [www.essexbookfestival.org.uk](http://www.essexbookfestival.org.uk/) ## What does Essex Book Festival do? The objectives of the charity are to advance the education of the public in Essex by promoting literature, reading for pleasure and supporting and developing writers.The objectives are met, primarily, through an annual Essex Book Festival, which offers opportunities for local, national and international authors to discuss their works, writing workshops and competitions for budding authors. ## What causes is Essex Book Festival registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Essex Book Festival yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Essex 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=essex-book-festival&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.essexbookfestival.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Essex Book Festival a legitimate charity? Yes. Essex Book Festival is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1143727) 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 Essex Book Festival's charity number? Essex Book Festival's charity number is 1143727. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1143727? Search 1143727 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 Essex Book Festival do? The objectives of the charity are to advance the education of the public in Essex by promoting literature, reading for pleasure and supporting and developing writers.The objectives are met, primarily, through an annual Essex Book Festival, which offers opportunities for local, national and international authors to discuss their works, writing workshops and competitions for budding authors. Does Essex Book Festival have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Essex 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 Essex Book Festival? Essex Book Festival's website is http://www.essexbookfestival.org.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/1143727).