--- title: "Richmond Walking and Book Festival — check charity number 1191688 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Richmond Walking and Book Festival a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1191688. Education/training charity based in Richmond. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/richmond-walking-and-book-festival retrieved: 2026-08-23T18:53:25.188Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Richmond Walking and Book Festival is a registered charity (number 1191688) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £21,028 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Richmond Walking and Book Festival? Registered charity number 1191688 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Richmond Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £21,028 Website [www.booksandboots.org](http://www.booksandboots.org/) ## What does Richmond Walking and Book Festival do? Provision of a Walking and Book Festival ## What causes is Richmond Walking and Book Festival registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Richmond Walking and Book Festival yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Richmond Walking and Book 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) ## 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=richmond-walking-and-book-festival&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.booksandboots.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Richmond Walking and Book Festival a legitimate charity? Yes. Richmond Walking and Book Festival is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1191688) 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 Richmond Walking and Book Festival's charity number? Richmond Walking and Book Festival's charity number is 1191688. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1191688? Search 1191688 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 Richmond Walking and Book Festival do? Provision of a Walking and Book Festival Does Richmond Walking and Book Festival have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Richmond Walking and Book 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 Richmond Walking and Book Festival? Richmond Walking and Book Festival's website is http://www.booksandboots.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/1191688).