--- title: "Rhythms of the World — charity 1090835 | CharityCompare" description: "Rhythms of the World (charity 1090835). Check registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/rhythms-of-the-world retrieved: 2026-10-07T06:18:25.836Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 1090835Charitable company RO # Rhythms of the World Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Rhythms of the World is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include arts/culture/heritage/science. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.rotw.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1090835&subId=0) Work at Rhythms of the World? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=rhythms-of-the-world&type=claim&name=Rhythms%20of%20the%20World) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Rhythms of the World? Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31 £0 Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31 £2,410 Registered charity number 1090835 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Charitable company Register contact address detail (not service area) Hitchin Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Yes Website [www.rotw.uk](http://www.rotw.uk/) Quick answer Rhythms of the World (number 1090835) 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 Rhythms of the World do? The charity is run by volunteers with the objectives of engaging people in community activity and stimulating the arts in the region through the delivery of an annual festival of music, dance, art and cuisine held in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. There is also an outreach programme which takes the ethos of the festival to groups that might otherwise not have the opportunity to experience it. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Rhythms of the World Answers Rhythms of the World 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”. ### Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid? The register records Rhythms of the World as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. [Work out your Gift Aid](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator) ### Registration details Registered as a charity 28 February 2002 Company number [04101158](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/04101158) (Companies House) Where it says it operates Hertfordshire ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body. 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 Rhythms of the World registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Rhythms of the World yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Rhythms of the World. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Rhythms of the World? - 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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A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating. What is Rhythms of the World's charity number? Rhythms of the World's charity number is 1090835. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1090835? Search 1090835 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 Rhythms of the World do? The charity is run by volunteers with the objectives of engaging people in community activity and stimulating the arts in the region through the delivery of an annual festival of music, dance, art and cuisine held in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. There is also an outreach programme which takes the ethos of the festival to groups that might otherwise not have the opportunity to experience it. Does Rhythms of the World have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Rhythms of the World. 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 Rhythms of the World? Rhythms of the World's website listed in our register data is http://www.rotw.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 Rhythms of the World? The register records Rhythms of the World as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. When was Rhythms of the World registered as a charity? Rhythms of the World was entered on the register on 28 February 2002. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 04101158). Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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/charity-details/?regId=1090835&subId=0).