--- title: "Blandford Art Society — check charity number 298727 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Blandford Art Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 298727. Education/training charity based in Sixpenny Handley. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/blandford-art-society retrieved: 2026-08-18T21:51:36.407Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Blandford Art Society is a registered charity (number 298727) 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; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £5,108 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Blandford Art Society? Registered charity number 298727 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Sixpenny Handley Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £5,108 Website [blandfordartsociety.weebly.com](http://blandfordartsociety.weebly.com/) ## What does Blandford Art Society do? Monthly art meetingsOpen ExhibitionsPractical art workshops and lectures ## What causes is Blandford Art Society registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Blandford Art Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Blandford Art 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=blandford-art-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://blandfordartsociety.weebly.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Blandford Art Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Blandford Art Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 298727) 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 Blandford Art Society's charity number? Blandford Art Society's charity number is 298727. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 298727? Search 298727 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 Blandford Art Society do? Monthly art meetingsOpen ExhibitionsPractical art workshops and lectures Does Blandford Art Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Blandford Art 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 Blandford Art Society? Blandford Art Society's website is http://blandfordartsociety.weebly.com — 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/298727).