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title: "Gwyl Crime Cymru Festival — check charity number 1196078 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Gwyl Crime Cymru Festival a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1196078. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Eglwyswrw. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/gwyl-crime-cymru-festival
retrieved: 2026-08-24T13:20:33.219Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Gwyl Crime Cymru Festival is a registered charity (number 1196078) 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 £15,648 (year ending 2024-10-31). 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 Gwyl Crime Cymru Festival?

Registered charity number

1196078

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Eglwyswrw

Latest income (year ending 2024-10-31)

£15,648

Website

[gwylcrimecymrufestival.co.uk](https://gwylcrimecymrufestival.co.uk/)

## What does Gwyl Crime Cymru Festival do?

The object of the CIO is, for the public benefit, to advance education in and promote the art of literature, in particular the genre of crime fiction, including (but not exclusively) by the provision of an annual literature festival and other associated events

## What causes is Gwyl Crime Cymru Festival registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Gwyl Crime Cymru Festival yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gwyl Crime Cymru 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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is Gwyl Crime Cymru Festival a legitimate charity?

Yes. Gwyl Crime Cymru Festival is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1196078) 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 Gwyl Crime Cymru Festival's charity number?

Gwyl Crime Cymru Festival's charity number is 1196078. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1196078?

Search 1196078 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 Gwyl Crime Cymru Festival do?

The object of the CIO is, for the public benefit, to advance education in and promote the art of literature, in particular the genre of crime fiction, including (but not exclusively) by the provision of an annual literature festival and other associated events

Does Gwyl Crime Cymru Festival have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gwyl Crime Cymru 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 Gwyl Crime Cymru Festival?

Gwyl Crime Cymru Festival's website is https://gwylcrimecymrufestival.co.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/1196078).