--- title: "City & Guilds Art School Property Trust — check charity number 312871 | CharityCompare" description: "Is City & Guilds Art School Property Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 312871. Education/training charity based in 118-124 Kennington Park Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/city-guilds-art-school-property-trust retrieved: 2026-08-19T07:09:20.066Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer City & Guilds Art School Property Trust is a registered charity (number 312871) 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; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £315,164 (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 City & Guilds Art School Property Trust? Registered charity number 312871 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 118-124 Kennington Park Road Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £315,164 ## What does City & Guilds Art School Property Trust do? The principal activity of the Trust, which was founded in 1879, is to support the teaching and training students in the Arts, Crafts and Sciences of the Fine Arts. The Trust maintains and develops the land and buildings occupied by the City & Guilds of London Art School, which operates as a separate independent charity since 1 April 2012 following a business transfer agreement. ## What causes is City & Guilds Art School Property Trust registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for City & Guilds Art School Property Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. City & Guilds Art School Property 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) ## 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=city-guilds-art-school-property-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is City & Guilds Art School Property Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. City & Guilds Art School Property Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 312871) 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 City & Guilds Art School Property Trust's charity number? City & Guilds Art School Property Trust's charity number is 312871. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 312871? Search 312871 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 City & Guilds Art School Property Trust do? The principal activity of the Trust, which was founded in 1879, is to support the teaching and training students in the Arts, Crafts and Sciences of the Fine Arts. The Trust maintains and develops the land and buildings occupied by the City & Guilds of London Art School, which operates as a separate independent charity since 1 April 2012 following a business transfer agreement. Does City & Guilds Art School Property Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for City & Guilds Art School Property 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 City & Guilds Art School Property Trust? City & Guilds Art School Property Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/312871).