--- title: "Lewes Festival of Song — check charity number 1185478 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lewes Festival of Song a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1185478. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Landport Farmhouse. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lewes-festival-of-song retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:56:54.129Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lewes Festival of Song is a registered charity (number 1185478) 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 £8,840 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Lewes Festival of Song? Registered charity number 1185478 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Landport Farmhouse Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £8,840 Website [www.lewesfestivalofsong.co.uk](http://www.lewesfestivalofsong.co.uk/) ## What does Lewes Festival of Song do? Lewes Festival of Song is an annual three day celebration of classical song featuring performers with an international reputation, as well as younger generation musicians and those on the brink of their careers. Concerts are also sometimes arranged for the spring and / or autumn. The Festival takes place in St. Anne's Church, Lewes, for which we are fund-raising to provide a new piano. ## What causes is Lewes Festival of Song registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lewes Festival of Song yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lewes Festival of Song 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=lewes-festival-of-song&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.lewesfestivalofsong.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lewes Festival of Song a legitimate charity? Yes. Lewes Festival of Song is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1185478) 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 Lewes Festival of Song's charity number? Lewes Festival of Song's charity number is 1185478. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1185478? Search 1185478 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 Lewes Festival of Song do? Lewes Festival of Song is an annual three day celebration of classical song featuring performers with an international reputation, as well as younger generation musicians and those on the brink of their careers. Concerts are also sometimes arranged for the spring and / or autumn. The Festival takes place in St. Anne's Church, Lewes, for which we are fund-raising to provide a new piano. Does Lewes Festival of Song have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lewes Festival of Song. 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 Lewes Festival of Song? Lewes Festival of Song's website is http://www.lewesfestivalofsong.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/1185478).