--- title: "Beckenham Festival (Music, Speech and Drama, Stage Dancing) — check charity number 278285 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Beckenham Festival (Music, Speech and Drama, Stage Dancing) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 278285. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Wilmington. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/beckenham-festival-music-speech-and-drama-stage-dancing retrieved: 2026-08-18T10:10:23.280Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Beckenham Festival (Music, Speech and Drama, Stage Dancing) is a registered charity (number 278285) 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; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £34,067 (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 Beckenham Festival (Music, Speech and Drama, Stage Dancing)? Registered charity number 278285 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Wilmington Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £34,067 Website [www.beckenham-festival.org.uk](http://www.beckenham-festival.org.uk/) ## What does Beckenham Festival (Music, Speech and Drama, Stage Dancing) do? Competitions for young people. Music, speech & drama, stage dancing. Held at school venues each weekend in Nov. Cash prizes, cups, medals given to winners in each group. Bursary & some sponsorship mayor of London Borough of Bromley attends. ## What causes is Beckenham Festival (Music, Speech and Drama, Stage Dancing) registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/scienceOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Beckenham Festival (Music, Speech and Drama, Stage Dancing) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Beckenham Festival (Music, Speech and Drama, Stage Dancing) 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=beckenham-festival-music-speech-and-drama-stage-dancing&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.beckenham-festival.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Beckenham Festival (Music, Speech and Drama, Stage Dancing) a legitimate charity? Yes. Beckenham Festival (Music, Speech and Drama, Stage Dancing) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 278285) 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 Beckenham Festival (Music, Speech and Drama, Stage Dancing)'s charity number? Beckenham Festival (Music, Speech and Drama, Stage Dancing)'s charity number is 278285. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 278285? Search 278285 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 Beckenham Festival (Music, Speech and Drama, Stage Dancing) do? Competitions for young people. Music, speech & drama, stage dancing. Held at school venues each weekend in Nov. Cash prizes, cups, medals given to winners in each group. Bursary & some sponsorship mayor of London Borough of Bromley attends. Does Beckenham Festival (Music, Speech and Drama, Stage Dancing) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Beckenham Festival (Music, Speech and Drama, Stage Dancing). 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 Beckenham Festival (Music, Speech and Drama, Stage Dancing)? Beckenham Festival (Music, Speech and Drama, Stage Dancing)'s website is http://www.beckenham-festival.org.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/278285).