--- title: "Gower Festival Society CIO — check charity number 1198053 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Gower Festival Society CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1198053. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Reynoldston. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/gower-festival-society-cio retrieved: 2026-08-23T17:59:48.052Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Gower Festival Society CIO is a registered charity (number 1198053) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £112,732 (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 Gower Festival Society CIO? Registered charity number 1198053 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Reynoldston Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £112,732 Website [www.gowerfestival.org](http://www.gowerfestival.org/) ## What does Gower Festival Society CIO do? Festival of music and the arts ## What causes is Gower Festival Society CIO registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Gower Festival Society CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gower Festival Society CIO 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=gower-festival-society-cio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.gowerfestival.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Gower Festival Society CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Gower Festival Society CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1198053) 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 Gower Festival Society CIO's charity number? Gower Festival Society CIO's charity number is 1198053. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1198053? Search 1198053 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 Gower Festival Society CIO do? Festival of music and the arts Does Gower Festival Society CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gower Festival Society CIO. 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 Gower Festival Society CIO? Gower Festival Society CIO's website is http://www.gowerfestival.org — 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/1198053).