--- title: "Arts4kent — check charity number 1187880 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Arts4kent a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1187880. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Copse Bank. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/arts4kent retrieved: 2026-08-19T01:26:10.678Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Arts4kent is a registered charity (number 1187880) 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. Its latest reported income was £10,306 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Arts4kent? Registered charity number 1187880 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Copse Bank Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £10,306 ## What does Arts4kent do? Arts4Kent raises funds to support national and local museums, galleries and art- and culture-related projects. It does this primarily by means of offering a programme of lectures, visits and other events to the general public. Surplus funds raised are granted to national and regional museums and galleries. ## What causes is Arts4kent registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Arts4kent yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Arts4kent 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=arts4kent&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Arts4kent a legitimate charity? Yes. Arts4kent is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1187880) 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 Arts4kent's charity number? Arts4kent's charity number is 1187880. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1187880? Search 1187880 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 Arts4kent do? Arts4Kent raises funds to support national and local museums, galleries and art- and culture-related projects. It does this primarily by means of offering a programme of lectures, visits and other events to the general public. Surplus funds raised are granted to national and regional museums and galleries. Does Arts4kent have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Arts4kent. 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 Arts4kent? Arts4kent 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/1187880).