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title: "Chiltern Arts — check charity number 1171596 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Chiltern Arts a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1171596. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Berkhamsted. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/chiltern-arts
retrieved: 2026-08-19T00:39:59.315Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Chiltern Arts is a registered charity (number 1171596) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £101,658 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Chiltern Arts?

Registered charity number

1171596

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Berkhamsted

Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)

£101,658

Website

[www.chilternarts.com](http://www.chilternarts.com/)

## What does Chiltern Arts do?

In accordance with the CIO's objectives, Chiltern Arts presents musical, literary and visual arts (mostly musical) events in venues across the Chilterns, most of which take place during the Chiltern Arts Festival in late winter/early Spring. The CIO also promotes the work of young professional artists, and encourages young people to become involved with music and the arts through its activities.

## What causes is Chiltern Arts registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Chiltern Arts yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Chiltern Arts 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 Chiltern Arts a legitimate charity?

Yes. Chiltern Arts is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1171596) 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 Chiltern Arts's charity number?

Chiltern Arts's charity number is 1171596. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1171596?

Search 1171596 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 Chiltern Arts do?

In accordance with the CIO's objectives, Chiltern Arts presents musical, literary and visual arts (mostly musical) events in venues across the Chilterns, most of which take place during the Chiltern Arts Festival in late winter/early Spring. The CIO also promotes the work of young professional artists, and encourages young people to become involved with music and the arts through its activities.

Does Chiltern Arts have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chiltern 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 Chiltern Arts?

Chiltern Arts's website is http://www.chilternarts.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/1171596).