--- title: "Coulsdon and Purley Festival — check charity number 1037897 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Coulsdon and Purley Festival a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1037897. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in South Croydon. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/coulsdon-and-purley-festival retrieved: 2026-08-19T15:46:21.869Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Coulsdon and Purley Festival is a registered charity (number 1037897) 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 £18,924 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 Coulsdon and Purley Festival? Registered charity number 1037897 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location South Croydon Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31) £18,924 Website [www.coulsdonpurleyfestival.co.uk](http://www.coulsdonpurleyfestival.co.uk/) ## What does Coulsdon and Purley Festival do? A music, speech and drama festival with competence classes for piano, musical instruments, recorder, singers, school choirs, adult choirs etc caters for all ages. ## What causes is Coulsdon and Purley Festival registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Coulsdon and Purley Festival yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Coulsdon and Purley 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=coulsdon-and-purley-festival&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.coulsdonpurleyfestival.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Coulsdon and Purley Festival a legitimate charity? Yes. Coulsdon and Purley Festival is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1037897) 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 Coulsdon and Purley Festival's charity number? Coulsdon and Purley Festival's charity number is 1037897. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1037897? Search 1037897 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 Coulsdon and Purley Festival do? A music, speech and drama festival with competence classes for piano, musical instruments, recorder, singers, school choirs, adult choirs etc caters for all ages. Does Coulsdon and Purley Festival have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Coulsdon and Purley 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 Coulsdon and Purley Festival? Coulsdon and Purley Festival's website is http://www.coulsdonpurleyfestival.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/1037897).