Is Black Gold Arts a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Black Gold Arts as a registered charity (number 1187546) 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 Black Gold Arts's charity number?

Black Gold Arts's charity number is 1187546. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1187546?

Search 1187546 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.

Does Black Gold Arts have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Black Gold Arts. 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 Black Gold Arts?

Black Gold Arts's website listed in our register data is http://blackgoldarts.co.uk/about/. 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.

When was Black Gold Arts registered as a charity?

Black Gold Arts was entered on the register on 23 January 2020. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 11618092).

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Black Gold Arts

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Black Gold Arts is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Black Gold Arts?

Reported income · year ending 2025-10-11: £2,200
Reported spending · year ending 2025-10-11: £10,753
Registered charity number: 1187546
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): C/o Slade & Cooper
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: blackgoldarts.co.uk/about

Quick answer

Black Gold Arts (number 1187546) 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 Black Gold Arts do?

To advance arts and education for the public benefit, of LGBTIQ ethnic minority people and allies, in the arts in particular but not exclusively in theatre, visual arts, music film, dance and writing through the provision of talks, workshops, masterclasses and such other activities as determined by the trustees.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Black Gold Arts

Answers Black Gold 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 Black Gold 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: 23 January 2020
Company number: 11618092 (Companies House)
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales · Scotland · Northern Ireland

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Other Charitable Activities.

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.

What causes is Black Gold Arts registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Black Gold Arts yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Black Gold Arts. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Black Gold Arts?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Black Gold Arts a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Black Gold Arts as a registered charity (number 1187546) 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 Black Gold Arts's charity number?: Black Gold Arts's charity number is 1187546. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1187546?: Search 1187546 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 Black Gold Arts do?: To advance arts and education for the public benefit, of LGBTIQ ethnic minority people and allies, in the arts in particular but not exclusively in theatre, visual arts, music film, dance and writing through the provision of talks, workshops, masterclasses and such other activities as determined by the trustees.
Does Black Gold Arts have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Black Gold Arts. 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 Black Gold Arts?: Black Gold Arts's website listed in our register data is http://blackgoldarts.co.uk/about/. 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 Black Gold Arts?: The register does not record Black Gold Arts as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Black Gold Arts registered as a charity?: Black Gold Arts was entered on the register on 23 January 2020. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 11618092).

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.