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title: "Chequer Mead Arts and Community Trust — check charity number 1165519 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Chequer Mead Arts and Community Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1165519. General Charitable Purposes charity based in East Grinstead. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/chequer-mead-arts-and-community-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-18T21:50:53.806Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Chequer Mead Arts and Community Trust is a registered charity (number 1165519) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £750,694 (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 Chequer Mead Arts and Community Trust?

Registered charity number

1165519

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

East Grinstead

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£750,694

Website

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

## What does Chequer Mead Arts and Community Trust do?

Community Theatre; including local and in-house shows, dance and musicals. DVD and live event screenings. Art Exhibitions.

## What causes is Chequer Mead Arts and Community Trust registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Chequer Mead Arts and Community Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Chequer Mead Arts and Community Trust 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Chequer Mead Arts and Community Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Chequer Mead Arts and Community Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1165519) 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 Chequer Mead Arts and Community Trust's charity number?

Chequer Mead Arts and Community Trust's charity number is 1165519. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1165519?

Search 1165519 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 Chequer Mead Arts and Community Trust do?

Community Theatre; including local and in-house shows, dance and musicals. DVD and live event screenings. Art Exhibitions.

Does Chequer Mead Arts and Community Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chequer Mead Arts and Community Trust. 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 Chequer Mead Arts and Community Trust?

Chequer Mead Arts and Community Trust's website is http://www.chequermead.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/1165519).