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title: "The Ripon City Festival Trust 1986 — check charity number 514981 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Ripon City Festival Trust 1986 a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 514981. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Ripon. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-ripon-city-festival-trust-1986
retrieved: 2026-08-27T23:01:37.586Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Ripon City Festival Trust 1986 is a registered charity (number 514981) 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; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £40,868 (year ending 2025-10-31). 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 Ripon City Festival Trust 1986?

Registered charity number

514981

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Ripon

Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31)

£40,868

Website

[www.ripontheatrefestival.org](http://www.ripontheatrefestival.org/)

## What does The Ripon City Festival Trust 1986 do?

Assists other organisations in the arts and sporting fields by grants and donations and carries out various cultural community events.

## What causes is The Ripon City Festival Trust 1986 registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Ripon City Festival Trust 1986 yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Ripon City Festival Trust 1986 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Ripon City Festival Trust 1986 a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Ripon City Festival Trust 1986 is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 514981) 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 Ripon City Festival Trust 1986's charity number?

The Ripon City Festival Trust 1986's charity number is 514981. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 514981?

Search 514981 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 Ripon City Festival Trust 1986 do?

Assists other organisations in the arts and sporting fields by grants and donations and carries out various cultural community events.

Does The Ripon City Festival Trust 1986 have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Ripon City Festival Trust 1986. 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 Ripon City Festival Trust 1986?

The Ripon City Festival Trust 1986's website is http://www.ripontheatrefestival.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/514981).