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Registered charity · No. 289323

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# The Arts Society Henley

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

The Arts Society Henley is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.

Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated

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At a glance · official register

## What are the key facts about The Arts Society Henley?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30

£50,223

Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30

£48,520

Registered charity number

289323

Status in source extract

Registered

Charity type

Other

Register contact address detail (not service area)

Reading

Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)

Yes

Website

[henley.theartssociety.org](https://henley.theartssociety.org/)

Quick answer

The Arts Society Henley (number 289323) 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 The Arts Society Henley do?

The Arts Society Henley (TASH) operates under the umbrella of The Arts Society, promoting awareness of the arts by offering its members and visitors lectures, study days and visits to exhibitions and artistic centres . We reach out to local schools, universities and the community, providing financial grants, workshops, volunteer support and assistance with the preservation of local records.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Arts Society Henley

Answers The Arts Society Henley gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 September 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 records The Arts Society Henley as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. [Work out your Gift Aid](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator)

The Arts Society Henley's annual return for the year ending 30 September 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

### Registration details

Registered as a charity

1 May 1984

Also known as

H E D F a S; The Arts Society Henley (Tash)

Previous names on the register

Henley Decorative and Fine Arts Society

Where it says it operates

Bracknell Forest · West Berkshire · Reading · Windsor and Maidenhead · Wokingham · Oxfordshire

## Who it supports and how it works

**Reported beneficiaries:** Children/young People; The General Public/mankind.

**Reported activities:** Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

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 The Arts Society Henley registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Arts Society Henley yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Arts Society Henley.
An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity.
The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating.
[How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## What should you check before donating to The Arts Society Henley?

- Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
- Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
- Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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[Visit charity website](https://henley.theartssociety.org/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is The Arts Society Henley a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Arts Society Henley as a registered charity (number 289323) 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 The Arts Society Henley's charity number?

The Arts Society Henley's charity number is 289323. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 289323?

Search 289323 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 The Arts Society Henley do?

The Arts Society Henley (TASH) operates under the umbrella of The Arts Society, promoting awareness of the arts by offering its members and visitors lectures, study days and visits to exhibitions and artistic centres . We reach out to local schools, universities and the community, providing financial grants, workshops, volunteer support and assistance with the preservation of local records.

Does The Arts Society Henley have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Arts Society Henley. 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 The Arts Society Henley?

The Arts Society Henley's website listed in our register data is https://henley.theartssociety.org. 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 The Arts Society Henley?

The register records The Arts Society Henley as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.

Are The Arts Society Henley's trustees paid?

The Arts Society Henley's annual return for the year ending 30 September 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

What was The Arts Society Henley previously called?

The register lists this previous name for The Arts Society Henley: Henley Decorative and Fine Arts Society.

When was The Arts Society Henley registered as a charity?

The Arts Society Henley was entered on the register on 1 May 1984.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04,
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/charity-details/?regId=289323&subId=0).