Bishop's Stortford Decorative and Fine Arts Society
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Bishop's Stortford Decorative and Fine Arts Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.
Bishop's Stortford Decorative and Fine Arts Society (number 281725) 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 Bishop's Stortford Decorative and Fine Arts Society do?
To promote the understanding and appreciation of the decorative and fine arts through a series of public lectures and with visits to relevant exhibitions, museums, galleries and historic houses. Also by giving grants to schools to encourage arts activities and the spread of knowledge about art and artists with an emphasis on involvement in practical projects.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bishop's Stortford Decorative and Fine Arts Society
Answers Bishop's Stortford Decorative and Fine Arts Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 September 2025, 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 records Bishop's Stortford Decorative and Fine Arts Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Bishop's Stortford Decorative and Fine Arts Society's annual return for the year ending 30 September 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Hertfordshire
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; 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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Is Bishop's Stortford Decorative and Fine Arts Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Bishop's Stortford Decorative and Fine Arts Society as a registered charity (number 281725) 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 Bishop's Stortford Decorative and Fine Arts Society's charity number?
Bishop's Stortford Decorative and Fine Arts Society's charity number is 281725. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Bishop's Stortford Decorative and Fine Arts Society do?
To promote the understanding and appreciation of the decorative and fine arts through a series of public lectures and with visits to relevant exhibitions, museums, galleries and historic houses. Also by giving grants to schools to encourage arts activities and the spread of knowledge about art and artists with an emphasis on involvement in practical projects.
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How can I donate to Bishop's Stortford Decorative and Fine Arts Society?
Bishop's Stortford Decorative and Fine Arts Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.bishopsstortforddfas.org. 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 Bishop's Stortford Decorative and Fine Arts Society?
The register records Bishop's Stortford Decorative and Fine Arts Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Bishop's Stortford Decorative and Fine Arts Society's trustees paid?
Bishop's Stortford Decorative and Fine Arts Society's annual return for the year ending 30 September 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Bishop's Stortford Decorative and Fine Arts Society registered as a charity?
Bishop's Stortford Decorative and Fine Arts Society was entered on the register on 11 February 1981.