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Registered charity · No. 1164814CIO29 Baring Road

Isle of Wight Literary Festival

Isle of Wight Literary Festival is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, based in 29 Baring Road.

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Isle of Wight Literary Festival is a registered charity (number 1164814) 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 £134,117 (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 Isle of Wight Literary Festival?

Registered charity number
1164814
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
29 Baring Road
Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
£134,117

What does Isle of Wight Literary Festival do?

The Charity runs the Isle of Wight Literary Festival providing the following benefits :-The opportunity at reasonable cost, for the Island public to enjoy a local literary experience with well known, new and local authors who deliver presentations based on their books and experiences. It also runs a programme to encourage greater participation in the written word amongst schools on the Island.

What causes is Isle of Wight Literary Festival registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Isle of Wight Literary Festival yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Isle of Wight Literary 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Isle of Wight Literary Festival a legitimate charity?
Yes. Isle of Wight Literary Festival is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1164814) 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 Isle of Wight Literary Festival's charity number?
Isle of Wight Literary Festival's charity number is 1164814. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1164814?
Search 1164814 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 Isle of Wight Literary Festival do?
The Charity runs the Isle of Wight Literary Festival providing the following benefits :-The opportunity at reasonable cost, for the Island public to enjoy a local literary experience with well known, new and local authors who deliver presentations based on their books and experiences. It also runs a programme to encourage greater participation in the written word amongst schools on the Island.
Does Isle of Wight Literary Festival have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Isle of Wight Literary 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 Isle of Wight Literary Festival?
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Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.