Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
The Arts Society Portsdown is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.
The Arts Society Portsdown (number 801224) 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 Portsdown do?
The promotion and advancement of the public in the cultivation, appreciation and study of the decorative and fine arts; the conservation and preservation of the artistic heritage of the United Kingdom; and the giving of aid to the conservation of our national artistic heritage.
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 Portsdown
Answers The Arts Society Portsdown gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 May 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 Portsdown 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
The Arts Society Portsdown's annual return for the year ending 31 May 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
Portsdown Decorative and Fine Arts Society
Where it says it operates
Hampshire
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Human Resources.
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.
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Is The Arts Society Portsdown a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Arts Society Portsdown as a registered charity (number 801224) 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 Portsdown's charity number?
The Arts Society Portsdown's charity number is 801224. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 801224?
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What does The Arts Society Portsdown do?
The promotion and advancement of the public in the cultivation, appreciation and study of the decorative and fine arts; the conservation and preservation of the artistic heritage of the United Kingdom; and the giving of aid to the conservation of our national artistic heritage.
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How can I donate to The Arts Society Portsdown?
The Arts Society Portsdown's website listed in our register data is http://www.theartssocietyportsdown.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 The Arts Society Portsdown?
The register records The Arts Society Portsdown 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 Portsdown's trustees paid?
The Arts Society Portsdown's annual return for the year ending 31 May 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was The Arts Society Portsdown previously called?
The register lists this previous name for The Arts Society Portsdown: Portsdown Decorative and Fine Arts Society.
When was The Arts Society Portsdown registered as a charity?
The Arts Society Portsdown was entered on the register on 5 April 1989.