--- title: "Ark Ripon — check charity number 1096592 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Ark Ripon a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1096592. Disability charity based in Sheepcote Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ark-ripon retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:56:47.766Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Ark Ripon is a registered charity (number 1096592) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; arts/culture/heritage/science; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £1,827 (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 Ark Ripon? Registered charity number 1096592 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Sheepcote Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,827 ## 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. ## What causes is Ark Ripon registered for? DisabilityArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ark Ripon yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ark Ripon 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=ark-ripon&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ark Ripon a legitimate charity? Yes. Ark Ripon is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1096592) 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 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. 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/1096592).