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Registered charity · No. 1176123CIOLondon

Clapham Writers

Clapham Writers is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, arts/culture/heritage/science, based in London.

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Clapham Writers is a registered charity (number 1176123) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £2,431 (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 Clapham Writers?

Registered charity number
1176123
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
London
Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05)
£2,431

What does Clapham Writers do?

Clapham Writers is responsible for design and delivery of the Clapham Book Festival, the annual south London celebration of books and reading, and associated charitable activities promoting literacy, writing and books, especially in Clapham and nearby.

What causes is Clapham Writers registered for?

General Charitable PurposesArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Clapham Writers yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Clapham Writers 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Clapham Writers a legitimate charity?
Yes. Clapham Writers is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1176123) 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 Clapham Writers's charity number?
Clapham Writers's charity number is 1176123. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1176123?
Search 1176123 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 Clapham Writers do?
Clapham Writers is responsible for design and delivery of the Clapham Book Festival, the annual south London celebration of books and reading, and associated charitable activities promoting literacy, writing and books, especially in Clapham and nearby.
Does Clapham Writers have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Clapham Writers. 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 Clapham Writers?
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Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.