--- title: "Lancaster and District Festival Limited — check charity number 510670 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lancaster and District Festival Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 510670. Education/training charity based in The Storey. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lancaster-and-district-festival-limited retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:37:13.367Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lancaster and District Festival Limited is a registered charity (number 510670) 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. Its latest reported income was £115,584 (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 Lancaster and District Festival Limited? Registered charity number 510670 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location The Storey Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £115,584 Website [www.litfest.org](http://www.litfest.org/) ## What does Lancaster and District Festival Limited do? Litfest develops writers, engages readers and audiences, and celebrates literary excellence. We do this through our annual festival and a range of other publishing, development and participatory projects that have positioned the organisation at the heart of Lancashire's cultural and creative activity. ## What causes is Lancaster and District Festival Limited registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lancaster and District Festival Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lancaster and District Festival Limited 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=lancaster-and-district-festival-limited&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.litfest.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lancaster and District Festival Limited a legitimate charity? Yes. Lancaster and District Festival Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 510670) 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 Lancaster and District Festival Limited's charity number? Lancaster and District Festival Limited's charity number is 510670. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 510670? Search 510670 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 Lancaster and District Festival Limited do? Litfest develops writers, engages readers and audiences, and celebrates literary excellence. We do this through our annual festival and a range of other publishing, development and participatory projects that have positioned the organisation at the heart of Lancashire's cultural and creative activity. Does Lancaster and District Festival Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lancaster and District Festival Limited. 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 Lancaster and District Festival Limited? Lancaster and District Festival Limited's website is http://www.litfest.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/510670).