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title: "Nelson Festival (Cecil Bateson Memorial) — check charity number 1039293 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Nelson Festival (Cecil Bateson Memorial) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1039293. Education/training charity based in Nelson. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/nelson-festival-cecil-bateson-memorial
retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:26:29.030Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Nelson Festival (Cecil Bateson Memorial) is a registered charity (number 1039293) 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 £9,939 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 Nelson Festival (Cecil Bateson Memorial)?

Registered charity number

1039293

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Nelson

Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31)

£9,939

Website

[www.facebook.com/Nelson-Dance-Festival-Cecil-Bateson-Memorial-285944334772376](https://www.facebook.com/Nelson-Dance-Festival-Cecil-Bateson-Memorial-285944334772376/)

## What does Nelson Festival (Cecil Bateson Memorial) do?

Provide facilities-training in the arts for young people-in particular dance.

## What causes is Nelson Festival (Cecil Bateson Memorial) registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Nelson Festival (Cecil Bateson Memorial) yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Nelson Festival (Cecil Bateson Memorial) 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Nelson Festival (Cecil Bateson Memorial) a legitimate charity?

Yes. Nelson Festival (Cecil Bateson Memorial) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1039293) 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 Nelson Festival (Cecil Bateson Memorial)'s charity number?

Nelson Festival (Cecil Bateson Memorial)'s charity number is 1039293. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1039293?

Search 1039293 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 Nelson Festival (Cecil Bateson Memorial) do?

Provide facilities-training in the arts for young people-in particular dance.

Does Nelson Festival (Cecil Bateson Memorial) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Nelson Festival (Cecil Bateson Memorial). 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 Nelson Festival (Cecil Bateson Memorial)?

Nelson Festival (Cecil Bateson Memorial)'s website is https://www.facebook.com/Nelson-Dance-Festival-Cecil-Bateson-Memorial-285944334772376/ — 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/1039293).