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Registered charity · No. 1171761Charitable companyNortham

The Appledore Book Festival

The Appledore Book Festival is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, education/training, based in Northam.

Quick answer

The Appledore Book Festival is a registered charity (number 1171761) 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. Its latest reported income was £218,525 (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 The Appledore Book Festival?

Registered charity number
1171761
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Charitable company
Location
Northam
Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
£218,525

What does The Appledore Book Festival do?

The Appledore Book Festival raises the profile of Appledore, increases enjoyment of reading in the community for all ages and abilities through exciting events, raises money for local charitable purposes and encourages support for libraries.The Festival advances the education of the public in the subject of literature, reading and the local history of Appledore and its surrounding area.

What causes is The Appledore Book Festival registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Appledore Book Festival yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Appledore Book 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Appledore Book Festival a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Appledore Book Festival is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1171761) 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 The Appledore Book Festival's charity number?
The Appledore Book Festival's charity number is 1171761. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1171761?
Search 1171761 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 The Appledore Book Festival do?
The Appledore Book Festival raises the profile of Appledore, increases enjoyment of reading in the community for all ages and abilities through exciting events, raises money for local charitable purposes and encourages support for libraries.The Festival advances the education of the public in the subject of literature, reading and the local history of Appledore and its surrounding area.
Does The Appledore Book Festival have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Appledore Book 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 The Appledore Book Festival?
The Appledore Book Festival's website is http://www.appledorebookfestival.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.