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title: "Taunton Festival O F the Arts — check charity number 1179098 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Taunton Festival O F the  Arts a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1179098. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Taunton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/taunton-festival-o-f-the-arts
retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:40:36.136Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Taunton Festival O F the Arts is a registered charity (number 1179098) 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 £23,812 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Taunton Festival O F the Arts?

Registered charity number

1179098

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Taunton

Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31)

£23,812

Website

[www.tauntonfestival.org.uk](https://www.tauntonfestival.org.uk/)

## What does Taunton Festival O F the Arts do?

Our Festival organises Music, Dance and Speech and Drama festivals , competitions and other occasional concerts and events for the people of Taunton and its locality.

## What causes is Taunton Festival O F the Arts registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Taunton Festival O F the Arts yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Taunton Festival O F the Arts 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 Taunton Festival O F the Arts a legitimate charity?

Yes. Taunton Festival O F the Arts is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1179098) 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 Taunton Festival O F the Arts's charity number?

Taunton Festival O F the Arts's charity number is 1179098. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1179098?

Search 1179098 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 Taunton Festival O F the Arts do?

Our Festival organises Music, Dance and Speech and Drama festivals , competitions and other occasional concerts and events for the people of Taunton and its locality.

Does Taunton Festival O F the Arts have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Taunton Festival O F the Arts. 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 Taunton Festival O F the Arts?

Taunton Festival O F the Arts's website is https://www.tauntonfestival.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/1179098).