--- title: "Birkenhead Photographic Association — check charity number 515857 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Birkenhead Photographic Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 515857. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Wallasey. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/birkenhead-photographic-association retrieved: 2026-08-18T18:29:13.095Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Birkenhead Photographic Association is a registered charity (number 515857) 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 £1,173 (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 Birkenhead Photographic Association? Registered charity number 515857 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Wallasey Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,173 Website [birkenheadphotographicassociation.org](http://birkenheadphotographicassociation.org/) ## What does Birkenhead Photographic Association do? Organising and conducting exhibitions of photography.Making pubicly available information concerning photography by means of lectures, instruction, information and research. ## What causes is Birkenhead Photographic Association registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Birkenhead Photographic Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Birkenhead Photographic Association 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=birkenhead-photographic-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://birkenheadphotographicassociation.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Birkenhead Photographic Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Birkenhead Photographic Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 515857) 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 Birkenhead Photographic Association's charity number? Birkenhead Photographic Association's charity number is 515857. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 515857? Search 515857 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 Birkenhead Photographic Association do? Organising and conducting exhibitions of photography.Making pubicly available information concerning photography by means of lectures, instruction, information and research. Does Birkenhead Photographic Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Birkenhead Photographic Association. 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 Birkenhead Photographic Association? Birkenhead Photographic Association's website is http://birkenheadphotographicassociation.org — 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/515857).