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title: "Tunbridge Wells Arts Festival — check charity number 1038813 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Tunbridge Wells Arts Festival a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1038813. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Seal Drive. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/tunbridge-wells-arts-festival
retrieved: 2026-08-29T04:21:30.841Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Tunbridge Wells Arts Festival is a registered charity (number 1038813) 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 £9,979 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 Tunbridge Wells Arts Festival?

Registered charity number

1038813

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Seal Drive

Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30)

£9,979

Website

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

## What does Tunbridge Wells Arts Festival do?

The object of the Festival is to advance the education of the public in the Arts, in particular the Arts of Music, Speech and Drama. The Festival promotes its object by holding annual competitions and a subsequent concert to promote items of merit.

## What causes is Tunbridge Wells Arts Festival registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Tunbridge Wells Arts Festival yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Tunbridge Wells Arts 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

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[Visit charity website](http://www.twaf.co.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Tunbridge Wells Arts Festival a legitimate charity?

Yes. Tunbridge Wells Arts Festival is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1038813) 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 Tunbridge Wells Arts Festival's charity number?

Tunbridge Wells Arts Festival's charity number is 1038813. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1038813?

Search 1038813 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 Tunbridge Wells Arts Festival do?

The object of the Festival is to advance the education of the public in the Arts, in particular the Arts of Music, Speech and Drama. The Festival promotes its object by holding annual competitions and a subsequent concert to promote items of merit.

Does Tunbridge Wells Arts Festival have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Tunbridge Wells Arts 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 Tunbridge Wells Arts Festival?

Tunbridge Wells Arts Festival's website is http://www.twaf.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/1038813).