--- title: "Stratford Literary Festival — check charity number 1164662 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Stratford Literary Festival a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1164662. Education/training charity based in Stratford-Upon-Avon. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/stratford-literary-festival retrieved: 2026-08-26T03:20:38.126Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Stratford Literary Festival is a registered charity (number 1164662) 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; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £281,168 (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 Stratford Literary Festival? Registered charity number 1164662 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Stratford-Upon-Avon Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £281,168 Website [www.stratfordliteraryfestival.co.uk](http://www.stratfordliteraryfestival.co.uk/) ## What does Stratford Literary Festival do? To advance education by promoting and providing opportunities for the appreciation, understanding and enjoyment of literature and the arts by running a literary festival, and to use outreach activities to: encourage reading to improve children's life-chances; lessen the trauma of separation when a parent is in prison, and provide relief to those at social disadvantage to encourage well-being. ## What causes is Stratford Literary Festival registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Stratford Literary Festival yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Stratford 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) ## 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=stratford-literary-festival&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.stratfordliteraryfestival.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Stratford Literary Festival a legitimate charity? Yes. Stratford Literary Festival is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1164662) 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 Stratford Literary Festival's charity number? Stratford Literary Festival's charity number is 1164662. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1164662? Search 1164662 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 Stratford Literary Festival do? To advance education by promoting and providing opportunities for the appreciation, understanding and enjoyment of literature and the arts by running a literary festival, and to use outreach activities to: encourage reading to improve children's life-chances; lessen the trauma of separation when a parent is in prison, and provide relief to those at social disadvantage to encourage well-being. Does Stratford Literary Festival have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Stratford 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 Stratford Literary Festival? Stratford Literary Festival's website is http://www.stratfordliteraryfestival.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/1164662).