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title: "Contemporary Arts Trust — check charity number 1168806 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Contemporary Arts Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1168806. Education/training charity based in Twickenham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/contemporary-arts-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-19T13:53:57.730Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Contemporary Arts Trust is a registered charity (number 1168806) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £69 (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 Contemporary Arts Trust?

Registered charity number

1168806

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Twickenham

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£69

Website

[contemporaryartstrust.org](http://contemporaryartstrust.org/)

## What does Contemporary Arts Trust do?

The Trust's objectives are to promote, maintain, improve and advance education in the Arts generally, for the benefit of the public and in particular, to achievethese ends by:a)-the encouragement of sculpture, painting, drawing, design, lithography, print making, graphics, poetry, literature, film, photography and musicb) the advancement of skill and craftsmanship therein

## What causes is Contemporary Arts Trust registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Contemporary Arts Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Contemporary Arts 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Contemporary Arts Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Contemporary Arts Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1168806) 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 Contemporary Arts Trust's charity number?

Contemporary Arts Trust's charity number is 1168806. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1168806?

Search 1168806 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 Contemporary Arts Trust do?

The Trust's objectives are to promote, maintain, improve and advance education in the Arts generally, for the benefit of the public and in particular, to achievethese ends by:a)-the encouragement of sculpture, painting, drawing, design, lithography, print making, graphics, poetry, literature, film, photography and musicb) the advancement of skill and craftsmanship therein

Does Contemporary Arts Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Contemporary Arts 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 Contemporary Arts Trust?

Contemporary Arts Trust's website is http://contemporaryartstrust.org — 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/1168806).