--- title: "Buxton Festival Fringe — check charity number 1202904 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Buxton Festival Fringe a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1202904. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Serpentine Court. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/buxton-festival-fringe retrieved: 2026-08-19T11:38:29.628Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Buxton Festival Fringe is a registered charity (number 1202904) 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 £18,122 (year ending 2024-11-30). 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 Buxton Festival Fringe? Registered charity number 1202904 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Serpentine Court Latest income (year ending 2024-11-30) £18,122 Website [www.buxtonfringe.org.uk](http://www.buxtonfringe.org.uk/) ## What does Buxton Festival Fringe do? To organise and promote an open-access arts festival for all genres that takes part in a variety of venues in Buxton and its surroundings. ## What causes is Buxton Festival Fringe registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Buxton Festival Fringe yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Buxton Festival Fringe 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=buxton-festival-fringe&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.buxtonfringe.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Buxton Festival Fringe a legitimate charity? Yes. Buxton Festival Fringe is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1202904) 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 Buxton Festival Fringe's charity number? Buxton Festival Fringe's charity number is 1202904. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1202904? Search 1202904 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 Buxton Festival Fringe do? To organise and promote an open-access arts festival for all genres that takes part in a variety of venues in Buxton and its surroundings. Does Buxton Festival Fringe have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Buxton Festival Fringe. 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 Buxton Festival Fringe? Buxton Festival Fringe's website is http://www.buxtonfringe.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/1202904).