Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Ports Fest as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Registered charity · No. 1114695Charitable company
Ports Fest
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Ports Fest is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
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What are the key facts about Ports Fest?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31
- £3,080
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31
- £3,475
- Registered charity number
- 1114695
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Charitable company
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- 1 High Street
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Not recorded
Quick answer
Ports Fest (number 1114695) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Ports Fest do?
The Portsmouth Festivities aims to give the City of Portsmouth its own distinctive festival. It provides a high quality and diverse programme of events and activities which capture imaginations, celebrate diversity and reflects on the heritage value of Portsmouth. It has developed a reputation for providing cultural activities with professional artists in the City's unique venues.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Ports Fest
Answers Ports Fest gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Company number
- 05447367 (Companies House)
- Previous names on the register
- The Portsmouth Festivities
- Where it says it operates
- Portsmouth City
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Ports Fest registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for Ports Fest yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Ports Fest. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works
What should you check before donating to Ports Fest?
- Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
- Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
- Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Ports Fest a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Ports Fest as a registered charity (number 1114695) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
- What is Ports Fest's charity number?
- Ports Fest's charity number is 1114695. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1114695?
- Search 1114695 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 Ports Fest do?
- The Portsmouth Festivities aims to give the City of Portsmouth its own distinctive festival. It provides a high quality and diverse programme of events and activities which capture imaginations, celebrate diversity and reflects on the heritage value of Portsmouth. It has developed a reputation for providing cultural activities with professional artists in the City's unique venues.
- Does Ports Fest have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ports Fest. 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 Ports Fest?
- Ports Fest's website listed in our register data is http://www.portsmouthfestivities.co.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
- Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Ports Fest?
- The register does not record Ports Fest as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
- What was Ports Fest previously called?
- The register lists this previous name for Ports Fest: The Portsmouth Festivities.
- When was Ports Fest registered as a charity?
- Ports Fest was entered on the register on 16 June 2006. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 05447367).
Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.