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title: "Thaxted Festival Foundation — check charity number 296329 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Thaxted Festival Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 296329. Education/training charity based in 10A Watling Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/thaxted-festival-foundation
retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:24:49.970Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Thaxted Festival Foundation is a registered charity (number 296329) 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. Its latest reported income was £167,966 (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 Thaxted Festival Foundation?

Registered charity number

296329

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

10A Watling Street

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£167,966

Website

[www.thaxtedfestival.co.uk](http://www.thaxtedfestival.co.uk/)

## What does Thaxted Festival Foundation do?

The charity's principal object is the arranging and staging of the Thaxted Festival. To promote and assist in the advancement of education in the Arts and Crafts including the arts of music and drama. To extend and increase the appreciation, knowledge and understanding of the arts and crafts in all their forms.

## What causes is Thaxted Festival Foundation registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Thaxted Festival Foundation yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Thaxted Festival Foundation 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 Thaxted Festival Foundation a legitimate charity?

Yes. Thaxted Festival Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 296329) 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 Thaxted Festival Foundation's charity number?

Thaxted Festival Foundation's charity number is 296329. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 296329?

Search 296329 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 Thaxted Festival Foundation do?

The charity's principal object is the arranging and staging of the Thaxted Festival. To promote and assist in the advancement of education in the Arts and Crafts including the arts of music and drama. To extend and increase the appreciation, knowledge and understanding of the arts and crafts in all their forms.

Does Thaxted Festival Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Thaxted Festival Foundation. 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 Thaxted Festival Foundation?

Thaxted Festival Foundation's website is http://www.thaxtedfestival.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/296329).