--- title: "Afan Arts — check charity number 1178560 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Afan Arts a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1178560. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in 125b Water Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/afan-arts retrieved: 2026-08-18T09:14:55.439Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Afan Arts is a registered charity (number 1178560) 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; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £51,875 (year ending 2025-02-28). 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 Afan Arts? Registered charity number 1178560 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 125b Water Street Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28) £51,875 Website [www.afanarts.com](http://www.afanarts.com/) ## What does Afan Arts do? The objects of the CIO are to help young people, especially but not exclusively through arts and creative activities, so as to develop their capabilities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society ## What causes is Afan Arts registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/scienceOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Afan Arts yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Afan Arts 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=afan-arts&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.afanarts.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Afan Arts a legitimate charity? Yes. Afan Arts is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1178560) 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 Afan Arts's charity number? Afan Arts's charity number is 1178560. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1178560? Search 1178560 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 Afan Arts do? The objects of the CIO are to help young people, especially but not exclusively through arts and creative activities, so as to develop their capabilities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society Does Afan Arts have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Afan Arts. 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 Afan Arts? Afan Arts's website is http://www.afanarts.com — 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/1178560).