--- title: "Art Aid — check charity number SC029149 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Art Aid a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC029149. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in South Lanarkshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/art-aid retrieved: 2026-08-19T00:40:18.812Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Art Aid is a registered charity (number SC029149) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of health. 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 Art Aid? Registered charity number SC029149 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location South Lanarkshire ## What does Art Aid do? The prevention and relief of poverty. The advancement of education. The advancement of health, The advancement of arts, heritage, culture or science. The advancement of public participation in sport. ## What causes is Art Aid registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Art Aid yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Art Aid 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=art-aid&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Art Aid a legitimate charity? Yes. Art Aid is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC029149) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Art Aid's charity number? Art Aid's charity number is SC029149. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC029149? Search SC029149 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Art Aid do? The prevention and relief of poverty. The advancement of education. The advancement of health, The advancement of arts, heritage, culture or science. The advancement of public participation in sport. Does Art Aid have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Art Aid. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Art Aid? Art Aid does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, 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://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC029149).