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title: "Wirksworth Arts Festival — check charity number 1169297 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Wirksworth Arts Festival a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1169297. Education/training charity based in The Maltings. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wirksworth-arts-festival
retrieved: 2026-08-24T14:17:56.891Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Wirksworth Arts Festival is a registered charity (number 1169297) 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; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £50,963 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 Wirksworth Arts Festival?

Registered charity number

1169297

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

The Maltings

Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31)

£50,963

Website

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

## What does Wirksworth Arts Festival do?

A leading rural contemporary arts festival, based in Wirksworth, engaging audiences and artists in contemporary artwork and performing arts Support creativity and the development of artistic talent, especially new, emerging and mid-career artistsCreate a social and creative hub, all year, encouraging artistic collaboration and debateDevelop access, learning and participation opportunities

## What causes is Wirksworth Arts Festival registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEconomic/community Development/employment

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

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wirksworth 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Wirksworth Arts Festival a legitimate charity?

Yes. Wirksworth Arts Festival is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1169297) 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 Wirksworth Arts Festival's charity number?

Wirksworth Arts Festival's charity number is 1169297. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1169297?

Search 1169297 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 Wirksworth Arts Festival do?

A leading rural contemporary arts festival, based in Wirksworth, engaging audiences and artists in contemporary artwork and performing arts Support creativity and the development of artistic talent, especially new, emerging and mid-career artistsCreate a social and creative hub, all year, encouraging artistic collaboration and debateDevelop access, learning and participation opportunities

Does Wirksworth Arts Festival have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wirksworth 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 Wirksworth Arts Festival?

Wirksworth Arts Festival's website is http://www.wirksworthfestival.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/1169297).