Backlit
Backlit is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, based in Alfred House.
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What are the key facts about Backlit?
- Registered charity number
- 1167258
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Charitable company
- Location
- Alfred House
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £908,620
- Website
- www.backlit.org.uk
What does Backlit do?
The objects of the charity are to advance education in the fields of visual, creative and applied arts by the establishment and maintenance of an art gallery and in particular the provision of studies and galleries where art may be practiced, created and exhibited and public exhibitions of art for the benefit of the public.
What causes is Backlit registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Backlit yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Backlit 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Backlit a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Backlit is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1167258) 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 Backlit's charity number?
- Backlit's charity number is 1167258. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1167258?
- Search 1167258 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 Backlit do?
- The objects of the charity are to advance education in the fields of visual, creative and applied arts by the establishment and maintenance of an art gallery and in particular the provision of studies and galleries where art may be practiced, created and exhibited and public exhibitions of art for the benefit of the public.
- Does Backlit have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Backlit. 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 Backlit?
- Backlit's website is http://www.backlit.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.