--- title: "Banstead Arts Festival Society — check charity number 284862 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Banstead Arts Festival Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 284862. Education/training charity based in Cheam. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/banstead-arts-festival-society retrieved: 2026-08-18T04:43:26.688Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Banstead Arts Festival Society is a registered charity (number 284862) 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 £20,140 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Banstead Arts Festival Society? Registered charity number 284862 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Cheam Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £20,140 Website [www.bansteadarts.co.uk](http://www.bansteadarts.co.uk/) ## What does Banstead Arts Festival Society do? Annual Arts Festival and periodic concerts in and around Banstead ## What causes is Banstead Arts Festival Society registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Banstead Arts Festival Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Banstead Arts Festival Society 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=banstead-arts-festival-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bansteadarts.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Banstead Arts Festival Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Banstead Arts Festival Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 284862) 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 Banstead Arts Festival Society's charity number? Banstead Arts Festival Society's charity number is 284862. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 284862? Search 284862 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 Banstead Arts Festival Society do? Annual Arts Festival and periodic concerts in and around Banstead Does Banstead Arts Festival Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Banstead Arts Festival Society. 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 Banstead Arts Festival Society? Banstead Arts Festival Society's website is http://www.bansteadarts.co.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/284862).