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title: "Penzance Literary Festival — check charity number 1168422 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Penzance Literary Festival a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1168422. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Penzance. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/penzance-literary-festival
retrieved: 2026-08-23T14:33:19.736Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Penzance Literary Festival is a registered charity (number 1168422) 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 £16,295 (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 Penzance Literary Festival?

Registered charity number

1168422

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Penzance

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£16,295

Website

[www.pzlitfest.co.uk](http://www.pzlitfest.co.uk/)

## What does Penzance Literary Festival do?

To promote all genre of literature by the establishment and maintenance of an annual literary event, the Penzance Literary Festival for 4 days in July every year, and a number of LitFest Extra events during the year.To work with local youth and schools to advance education, appreciation, understanding and enjoyment of all forms of literature.

## What causes is Penzance Literary Festival registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Penzance Literary Festival yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Penzance 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Penzance Literary Festival a legitimate charity?

Yes. Penzance Literary Festival is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1168422) 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 Penzance Literary Festival's charity number?

Penzance Literary Festival's charity number is 1168422. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1168422?

Search 1168422 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 Penzance Literary Festival do?

To promote all genre of literature by the establishment and maintenance of an annual literary event, the Penzance Literary Festival for 4 days in July every year, and a number of LitFest Extra events during the year.To work with local youth and schools to advance education, appreciation, understanding and enjoyment of all forms of literature.

Does Penzance Literary Festival have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Penzance 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 Penzance Literary Festival?

Penzance Literary Festival's website is http://www.pzlitfest.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/1168422).