--- title: "Hastings Storytelling Festival — check charity number 1168229 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hastings Storytelling Festival a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1168229. Education/training charity based in Bexhill-on-Sea. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hastings-storytelling-festival retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:27:12.017Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hastings Storytelling Festival is a registered charity (number 1168229) 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; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £65,061 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Hastings Storytelling Festival? Registered charity number 1168229 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Bexhill-on-Sea Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £65,061 Website [www.hastingsstoryfest.org](http://www.hastingsstoryfest.org/) ## What does Hastings Storytelling Festival do? celebrating and promoting the art of the spoken word ## What causes is Hastings Storytelling Festival registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hastings Storytelling Festival yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hastings Storytelling 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=hastings-storytelling-festival&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.hastingsstoryfest.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hastings Storytelling Festival a legitimate charity? Yes. Hastings Storytelling Festival is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1168229) 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 Hastings Storytelling Festival's charity number? Hastings Storytelling Festival's charity number is 1168229. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1168229? Search 1168229 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 Hastings Storytelling Festival do? celebrating and promoting the art of the spoken word Does Hastings Storytelling Festival have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hastings Storytelling 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 Hastings Storytelling Festival? Hastings Storytelling Festival's website is http://www.hastingsstoryfest.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/1168229).