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title: "Carousel Project — check charity number 297201 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Carousel Project a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 297201. Education/training charity based in Community Base. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/carousel-project
retrieved: 2026-08-18T11:24:56.820Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Carousel Project is a registered charity (number 297201) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £433,861 (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 Carousel Project?

Registered charity number

297201

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Community Base

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£433,861

Website

[www.carousel.org.uk](http://www.carousel.org.uk/)

## What does Carousel Project do?

Carousel inspires people with learning disabilities to achieve their artistic ambitions.At Carousel we strive at all times for artistic excellence, ensuring high quality activities, working in genuine collaboration with others and challenging perceptions of what art is and who can create it.

## What causes is Carousel Project registered for?

Education/trainingDisabilityArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Carousel Project yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Carousel Project 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Carousel Project a legitimate charity?

Yes. Carousel Project is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 297201) 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 Carousel Project's charity number?

Carousel Project's charity number is 297201. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 297201?

Search 297201 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 Carousel Project do?

Carousel inspires people with learning disabilities to achieve their artistic ambitions.At Carousel we strive at all times for artistic excellence, ensuring high quality activities, working in genuine collaboration with others and challenging perceptions of what art is and who can create it.

Does Carousel Project have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Carousel Project. 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 Carousel Project?

Carousel Project's website is http://www.carousel.org.uk — 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/297201).