--- title: "The Festival of Chichester — check charity number 1167936 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Festival of Chichester a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1167936. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in The Council House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-festival-of-chichester retrieved: 2026-08-25T14:10:15.949Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Festival of Chichester is a registered charity (number 1167936) 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 £13,436 (year ending 2024-12-30). 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 Festival of Chichester? Registered charity number 1167936 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location The Council House Latest income (year ending 2024-12-30) £13,436 Website [festivalofchichester.co.uk](https://festivalofchichester.co.uk/) ## What does The Festival of Chichester do? To advance education in the Arts and to promote the Arts for the public benefit in Chichester and the surrounding area in particular but not exclusively by promoting and providing opportunities (through events and activities) for the appreciation, understanding and enjoyment of the Arts in all their forms incIuding the promotion and running of an annual Summer Arts Festival. ## What causes is The Festival of Chichester registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Festival of Chichester yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Festival of Chichester 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=the-festival-of-chichester&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://festivalofchichester.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Festival of Chichester a legitimate charity? Yes. The Festival of Chichester is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1167936) 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 Festival of Chichester's charity number? The Festival of Chichester's charity number is 1167936. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1167936? Search 1167936 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 Festival of Chichester do? To advance education in the Arts and to promote the Arts for the public benefit in Chichester and the surrounding area in particular but not exclusively by promoting and providing opportunities (through events and activities) for the appreciation, understanding and enjoyment of the Arts in all their forms incIuding the promotion and running of an annual Summer Arts Festival. Does The Festival of Chichester have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Festival of Chichester. 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 Festival of Chichester? The Festival of Chichester's website is https://festivalofchichester.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/1167936).