--- title: "Rye Arts Festival — check charity number 1175309 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Rye Arts Festival a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1175309. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in New England Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/rye-arts-festival retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:11:06.106Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Rye Arts Festival is a registered charity (number 1175309) 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 £87,144 (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 Rye Arts Festival? Registered charity number 1175309 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location New England Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £87,144 Website [www.ryeartsfestival.org.uk](http://www.ryeartsfestival.org.uk/) ## What does Rye Arts Festival do? Rye Arts Festival's primary activity is to provide an annual Arts Festival each September. ## What causes is Rye Arts Festival registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Rye Arts Festival yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Rye Arts 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=rye-arts-festival&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ryeartsfestival.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Rye Arts Festival a legitimate charity? Yes. Rye Arts Festival is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1175309) 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 Rye Arts Festival's charity number? Rye Arts Festival's charity number is 1175309. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1175309? Search 1175309 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 Rye Arts Festival do? Rye Arts Festival's primary activity is to provide an annual Arts Festival each September. Does Rye Arts Festival have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Rye Arts 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 Rye Arts Festival? Rye Arts Festival's website is http://www.ryeartsfestival.org.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/1175309).