--- title: "Community Arts Northwest — check charity number 277135 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Community Arts Northwest a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 277135. Education/training charity based in Manchester. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/community-arts-northwest retrieved: 2026-08-19T12:16:44.572Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Community Arts Northwest is a registered charity (number 277135) 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. Its latest reported income was £291,720 (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 Community Arts Northwest? Registered charity number 277135 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Manchester Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £291,720 Website [www.comartsnw.org.uk](http://www.comartsnw.org.uk/) ## What does Community Arts Northwest do? CAN supports diverse communities and artists in Greater Manchester by helping them to develop high-quality, meaningful participatory arts projects. ## What causes is Community Arts Northwest registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Community Arts Northwest yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Community Arts Northwest 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=community-arts-northwest&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.comartsnw.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Community Arts Northwest a legitimate charity? Yes. Community Arts Northwest is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 277135) 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 Community Arts Northwest's charity number? Community Arts Northwest's charity number is 277135. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 277135? Search 277135 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 Community Arts Northwest do? CAN supports diverse communities and artists in Greater Manchester by helping them to develop high-quality, meaningful participatory arts projects. Does Community Arts Northwest have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Community Arts Northwest. 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 Community Arts Northwest? Community Arts Northwest's website is http://www.comartsnw.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/277135).