--- title: "Bollington Festival — check charity number 1174236 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bollington Festival a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1174236. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Bollington. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bollington-festival retrieved: 2026-08-18T22:41:48.166Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bollington Festival is a registered charity (number 1174236) 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; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £12,437 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Bollington Festival? Registered charity number 1174236 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Bollington Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £12,437 Website [www.bollingtonfestival.org.uk](http://www.bollingtonfestival.org.uk/) ## What does Bollington Festival do? To advance the arts, culture, heritage, sport and science in Bollington and the surrounding area through the provision of a festival and events to perform and exhibit work for the public benefit ## What causes is Bollington Festival registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur SportEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bollington Festival yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bollington 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? 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=bollington-festival&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bollingtonfestival.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bollington Festival a legitimate charity? Yes. Bollington Festival is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1174236) 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 Bollington Festival's charity number? Bollington Festival's charity number is 1174236. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1174236? Search 1174236 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 Bollington Festival do? To advance the arts, culture, heritage, sport and science in Bollington and the surrounding area through the provision of a festival and events to perform and exhibit work for the public benefit Does Bollington Festival have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bollington 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 Bollington Festival? Bollington Festival's website is http://www.bollingtonfestival.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/1174236).