--- title: "Arts and Heritage CIO — check charity number 1205742 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Arts and Heritage CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1205742. Education/training charity based in Queens Hall. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/arts-and-heritage-cio retrieved: 2026-08-19T01:27:02.086Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Arts and Heritage CIO is a registered charity (number 1205742) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £89,507 (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 Arts and Heritage CIO? Registered charity number 1205742 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Queens Hall Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £89,507 Website [www.artandheritage.org.uk](http://www.artandheritage.org.uk/) ## What does Arts and Heritage CIO do? Working across the UK to promote the use of contemporary arts as a mechanism to develop inclusive narratives around history and cultural heritage (tangible, intangible or natural). Ensure that heritage contexts remain relevant to the general public and advance the contemporary arts through commisioning and advocating for contemporary art in any form that responds to cultural heritage stories. ## What causes is Arts and Heritage CIO registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Arts and Heritage CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Arts and Heritage CIO 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=arts-and-heritage-cio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.artandheritage.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Arts and Heritage CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Arts and Heritage CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1205742) 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 Arts and Heritage CIO's charity number? Arts and Heritage CIO's charity number is 1205742. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1205742? Search 1205742 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 Arts and Heritage CIO do? Working across the UK to promote the use of contemporary arts as a mechanism to develop inclusive narratives around history and cultural heritage (tangible, intangible or natural). Ensure that heritage contexts remain relevant to the general public and advance the contemporary arts through commisioning and advocating for contemporary art in any form that responds to cultural heritage stories. Does Arts and Heritage CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Arts and Heritage CIO. 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 Arts and Heritage CIO? Arts and Heritage CIO's website is http://www.artandheritage.org.uk — 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/1205742).