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title: "Calne Wordfest — check charity number 1179429 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Calne Wordfest a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1179429. Education/training charity based in Community Hub. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/calne-wordfest
retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:41:48.307Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Calne Wordfest is a registered charity (number 1179429) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £980 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Calne Wordfest?

Registered charity number

1179429

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Community Hub

Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05)

£980

Website

[www.calnewordfest.co.uk](https://www.calnewordfest.co.uk/)

## What does Calne Wordfest do?

Wordfest helps the residents of Calne Community Area improve the quality of their lives, developing skills and social confidence as a result of improved literacy. We will raise funds to offer activities encouraging enjoyment and participation in literacy including, drama,groups, competitions, trails and courses. We work with local groups, statutory agencies, schools and pubs to support literacy.

## What causes is Calne Wordfest registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Calne Wordfest yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Calne Wordfest 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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## Frequently asked questions

Is Calne Wordfest a legitimate charity?

Yes. Calne Wordfest is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1179429) 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 Calne Wordfest's charity number?

Calne Wordfest's charity number is 1179429. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1179429?

Search 1179429 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 Calne Wordfest do?

Wordfest helps the residents of Calne Community Area improve the quality of their lives, developing skills and social confidence as a result of improved literacy. We will raise funds to offer activities encouraging enjoyment and participation in literacy including, drama,groups, competitions, trails and courses. We work with local groups, statutory agencies, schools and pubs to support literacy.

Does Calne Wordfest have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Calne Wordfest. 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 Calne Wordfest?

Calne Wordfest's website is https://www.calnewordfest.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/1179429).