--- title: "Exeter City of Literature — check charity number 1196686 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Exeter City of Literature a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1196686. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Bradninch Place. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/exeter-city-of-literature retrieved: 2026-08-24T08:57:24.001Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Exeter City of Literature is a registered charity (number 1196686) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £182,666 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Exeter City of Literature? Registered charity number 1196686 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Bradninch Place Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £182,666 Website [www.exetercityofliterature.com](http://www.exetercityofliterature.com/) ## What does Exeter City of Literature do? ExCoL was established to steward the UNESCO Creative City designation granted to Exeter in 2019 and to improve cultural & creative programming throughout Exeter & Devon. We believe in the power of literature to enable us to better know ourselves and others, and to imagine new possibilities for this world. ## What causes is Exeter City of Literature registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Exeter City of Literature yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Exeter City of Literature 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=exeter-city-of-literature&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.exetercityofliterature.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Exeter City of Literature a legitimate charity? Yes. Exeter City of Literature is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1196686) 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 Exeter City of Literature's charity number? Exeter City of Literature's charity number is 1196686. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1196686? Search 1196686 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 Exeter City of Literature do? ExCoL was established to steward the UNESCO Creative City designation granted to Exeter in 2019 and to improve cultural & creative programming throughout Exeter & Devon. We believe in the power of literature to enable us to better know ourselves and others, and to imagine new possibilities for this world. Does Exeter City of Literature have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Exeter City of Literature. 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 Exeter City of Literature? Exeter City of Literature's website is http://www.exetercityofliterature.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/1196686).