Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Beacon Arts is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, economic/community development/employment.
Beacon Arts (number 1150239) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Beacon Arts do?
We promote the arts in and around Devon, primarily by running workshops where members of the public can work alongside arts professionals to create their own works of arts. This can be as individuals or in coordinated groups.Usually we aim to stage events open to the public at the end of each set of workshops to provide the participants the chance to display their work.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Beacon Arts
Answers Beacon Arts gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Beacon Arts as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Fireshow; Crafty Capers
Previous names on the register
Sticklepath Fireshow
Where it says it operates
Devon
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Services.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
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The register data used for this profile lists Beacon Arts as a registered charity (number 1150239) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Beacon Arts's charity number?
Beacon Arts's charity number is 1150239. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Beacon Arts do?
We promote the arts in and around Devon, primarily by running workshops where members of the public can work alongside arts professionals to create their own works of arts. This can be as individuals or in coordinated groups.Usually we aim to stage events open to the public at the end of each set of workshops to provide the participants the chance to display their work.
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How can I donate to Beacon Arts?
Beacon Arts's website listed in our register data is http://www.beaconarts.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Beacon Arts?
The register does not record Beacon Arts as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Beacon Arts previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Beacon Arts: Sticklepath Fireshow.
When was Beacon Arts registered as a charity?
Beacon Arts was entered on the register on 19 December 2012.