--- title: "Stroud Festival — check charity number 1182255 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Stroud Festival a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1182255. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Brimscombe Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/stroud-festival retrieved: 2026-08-26T04:20:36.452Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Stroud Festival is a registered charity (number 1182255) 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 £34,382 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Stroud Festival? Registered charity number 1182255 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Brimscombe Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £34,382 Website [www.stroudfestival.org](http://www.stroudfestival.org/) ## What does Stroud Festival do? The charity provides grants to organisations and individuals in the Stroud District, Gloucestershire providing creative arts activities, particularly for children and young people. ## What causes is Stroud Festival registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Stroud Festival yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Stroud 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=stroud-festival&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.stroudfestival.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Stroud Festival a legitimate charity? Yes. Stroud Festival is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1182255) 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 Stroud Festival's charity number? Stroud Festival's charity number is 1182255. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1182255? Search 1182255 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 Stroud Festival do? The charity provides grants to organisations and individuals in the Stroud District, Gloucestershire providing creative arts activities, particularly for children and young people. Does Stroud Festival have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Stroud 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 Stroud Festival? Stroud Festival's website is http://www.stroudfestival.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/1182255).