--- title: "Cre-Arte — check charity number 1209346 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cre-Arte a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1209346. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Dudley. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cre-arte retrieved: 2026-08-19T17:26:41.005Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cre-Arte is a registered charity (number 1209346) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. 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 Cre-Arte? Registered charity number 1209346 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Dudley ## What does Cre-Arte do? The charity operates across the Cape Verde islands to advance the education of children and young people for the public benefit. We achieve this by providing grants for school materials, uniforms, and transportation costs to low-income families, supporting the renovation of rural school facilities, and delivering extracurricular activities and vocational training ## What causes is Cre-Arte registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cre-Arte yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cre-Arte 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=cre-arte&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cre-Arte a legitimate charity? Yes. Cre-Arte is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1209346) 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 Cre-Arte's charity number? Cre-Arte's charity number is 1209346. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1209346? Search 1209346 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 Cre-Arte do? The charity operates across the Cape Verde islands to advance the education of children and young people for the public benefit. We achieve this by providing grants for school materials, uniforms, and transportation costs to low-income families, supporting the renovation of rural school facilities, and delivering extracurricular activities and vocational training Does Cre-Arte have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cre-Arte. 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 Cre-Arte? Cre-Arte 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/1209346).