Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Sime Gallery CIO is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
Sime Gallery CIO (number 1188534) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Sime Gallery CIO do?
The Sime Gallery reflect different artistic styles and enables the public to learn about Sidney Sime;foremost a VictorianEdwardian illustrator with a unique gift for fantasy and heightened imagination. 800 paintings, illustrations, theatrical and amusing local caricatures, large oils of fantastical scenes, stunning Scottish landscapes, letters on view as a source of education and enjoyment.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Sime Gallery CIO
Answers Sime Gallery CIO gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Sime Gallery CIO as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Sime Gallery CIO's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Surrey
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Other Charitable Activities.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Sime Gallery CIO registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for Sime Gallery CIO yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Sime Gallery CIO.
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The register data used for this profile lists Sime Gallery CIO as a registered charity (number 1188534) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Sime Gallery CIO's charity number?
Sime Gallery CIO's charity number is 1188534. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1188534?
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What does Sime Gallery CIO do?
The Sime Gallery reflect different artistic styles and enables the public to learn about Sidney Sime;foremost a VictorianEdwardian illustrator with a unique gift for fantasy and heightened imagination. 800 paintings, illustrations, theatrical and amusing local caricatures, large oils of fantastical scenes, stunning Scottish landscapes, letters on view as a source of education and enjoyment.
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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sime Gallery CIO. 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 Sime Gallery CIO?
Sime Gallery CIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.sidneysimegallery.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Sime Gallery CIO?
The register does not record Sime Gallery CIO as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Sime Gallery CIO's trustees paid?
Sime Gallery CIO's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Sime Gallery CIO registered as a charity?
Sime Gallery CIO was entered on the register on 13 March 2020.