--- title: "Albany Centre — check charity number 1206486 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Albany Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1206486. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Shaftesbury Avenue. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/albany-centre retrieved: 2026-08-18T14:31:52.724Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Albany Centre is a registered charity (number 1206486) 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; recreation. Its latest reported income was £31,089 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Albany Centre? Registered charity number 1206486 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Shaftesbury Avenue Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £31,089 Website [www.albanycentre.org/index.html](http://www.albanycentre.org/index.html) ## What does Albany Centre do? Arts and training centre. Space for events and regular classes. Act creation space. ## What causes is Albany Centre registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/scienceRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Albany Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Albany Centre 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=albany-centre&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.albanycentre.org/index.html) ## Frequently asked questions Is Albany Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. Albany Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1206486) 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 Albany Centre's charity number? Albany Centre's charity number is 1206486. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1206486? Search 1206486 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 Albany Centre do? Arts and training centre. Space for events and regular classes. Act creation space. Does Albany Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Albany Centre. 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 Albany Centre? Albany Centre's website is http://www.albanycentre.org/index.html — 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/1206486).