Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Ark Ripon as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Registered charity · No. 1096592
Ark Ripon
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Ark Ripon is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include disability, arts/culture/heritage/science, amateur sport.
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At a glance · official register
What are the key facts about Ark Ripon?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31
- £1,827
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31
- £3,156
- Registered charity number
- 1096592
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Other
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Sheepcote Lane
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Not recorded
Quick answer
Ark Ripon (number 1096592) 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 Ark Ripon do?
Ark Ripon is a social club for adults with learning &/ or physical disabilities. We meet at Ripon Bowling Club, Bondgate Green on 3 Tuesday evenings per month (apart from school holidays). Activities include socializing, music, arts, quizzes, games, bingo & crafts. We were formerly known as Ripon Gateway Club (from Sept 1968 to February 2007) and then Avalon Ripon Klub (ARK) until July 2016.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Ark Ripon
Answers Ark Ripon 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
- Previous names on the register
- Avalon Ripon Klub; Ripon Gateway Club
- Where it says it operates
- North Yorkshire
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: People With Disabilities.
Reported activities: Provides Services.
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 Ark Ripon registered for?
DisabilityArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport
Why is there no Clarity Score for Ark Ripon yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Ark Ripon. 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Ark Ripon a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Ark Ripon as a registered charity (number 1096592) 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 Ark Ripon's charity number?
- Ark Ripon's charity number is 1096592. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1096592?
- Search 1096592 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 Ark Ripon do?
- Ark Ripon is a social club for adults with learning &/ or physical disabilities. We meet at Ripon Bowling Club, Bondgate Green on 3 Tuesday evenings per month (apart from school holidays). Activities include socializing, music, arts, quizzes, games, bingo & crafts. We were formerly known as Ripon Gateway Club (from Sept 1968 to February 2007) and then Avalon Ripon Klub (ARK) until July 2016.
- Does Ark Ripon have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ark Ripon. 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 Ark Ripon?
- Ark Ripon does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
- Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Ark Ripon?
- The register does not record Ark Ripon as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
- What was Ark Ripon previously called?
- The register lists these previous names for Ark Ripon: Avalon Ripon Klub; Ripon Gateway Club.
- When was Ark Ripon registered as a charity?
- Ark Ripon was entered on the register on 19 March 2003.
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.