Is British Art and Design Association a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists British Art and Design Association as a registered charity (number 517826) 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 British Art and Design Association's charity number?

British Art and Design Association's charity number is 517826. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 517826?

Search 517826 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 British Art and Design Association have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for British Art and Design 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 British Art and Design Association?

British Art and Design Association's website listed in our register data is http://www.british-art.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.

When was British Art and Design Association registered as a charity?

British Art and Design Association was entered on the register on 6 October 1986.

Registered charity · No. 517826

British Art and Design Association

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

British Art and Design Association 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 British Art and Design Association?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £41,962
Registered charity number: 517826
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Hoylake
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.british-art.org.uk

Quick answer

British Art and Design Association (number 517826) 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 British Art and Design Association do?

To advance public education through the promotion of an appreciation of excellence in the arts, with particular reference to the areas of fine art, design and craft.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for British Art and Design Association

Answers British Art and Design Association 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 British Art and Design Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 6 October 1986
Also known as: B a D a
Where it says it operates: Throughout England

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; 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 British Art and Design Association registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for British Art and Design Association yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score British Art and Design Association. 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 British Art and Design Association?

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Frequently asked questions

Is British Art and Design Association a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists British Art and Design Association as a registered charity (number 517826) 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 British Art and Design Association's charity number?: British Art and Design Association's charity number is 517826. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 517826?: Search 517826 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 British Art and Design Association do?: To advance public education through the promotion of an appreciation of excellence in the arts, with particular reference to the areas of fine art, design and craft.
Does British Art and Design Association have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for British Art and Design 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 British Art and Design Association?: British Art and Design Association's website listed in our register data is http://www.british-art.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 British Art and Design Association?: The register does not record British Art and Design Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was British Art and Design Association registered as a charity?: British Art and Design Association was entered on the register on 6 October 1986.

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.