--- title: "Contemporary British Silversmiths Charity — check charity number 1194900 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Contemporary British Silversmiths Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1194900. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Persistence Works. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/contemporary-british-silversmiths-charity retrieved: 2026-08-19T13:54:38.147Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Contemporary British Silversmiths Charity is a registered charity (number 1194900) 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 £20,449 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 British Silversmiths Charity? Registered charity number 1194900 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Persistence Works Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £20,449 ## What does Contemporary British Silversmiths Charity do? The CBS Charity will focus on encouraging and improving the craft and preserving the artistry of silversmithing. For the purposes of the Charity silversmithing is defined as the creation of wrought articles, typically in silver or its allied materials, not generally to be worn on the body. The CIO will run professional development and training courses in connection with silversmithing. ## What causes is Contemporary British Silversmiths Charity registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Contemporary British Silversmiths Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Contemporary British Silversmiths Charity 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=contemporary-british-silversmiths-charity&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Contemporary British Silversmiths Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. Contemporary British Silversmiths Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1194900) 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 British Silversmiths Charity's charity number? Contemporary British Silversmiths Charity's charity number is 1194900. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1194900? Search 1194900 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 British Silversmiths Charity do? The CBS Charity will focus on encouraging and improving the craft and preserving the artistry of silversmithing. For the purposes of the Charity silversmithing is defined as the creation of wrought articles, typically in silver or its allied materials, not generally to be worn on the body. The CIO will run professional development and training courses in connection with silversmithing. Does Contemporary British Silversmiths Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Contemporary British Silversmiths Charity. 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 British Silversmiths Charity? Contemporary British Silversmiths Charity 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/1194900).