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The Arts Society Samlesbury is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.
The Arts Society Samlesbury (number 514394) 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 Samlesbury do?
To further general & specific education and interest in the arts by lectures and special interest days and by visits. Arts Volunteering: the society provides finance to encourage participation in art projects. Heritage Volunteers: provide help at local museums to maintain the artefacts. Trails of Discovery: create trails for children to use in local churches,
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 Samlesbury
Answers The Arts Society Samlesbury 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 records The Arts Society Samlesbury 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 Samlesbury'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
Also known as
S a D F a S
Previous names on the register
The Samlesbury Decorative and Fine Arts Society
Where it says it operates
Lancashire
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; People With Disabilities; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations.
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 Samlesbury a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Arts Society Samlesbury as a registered charity (number 514394) 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 Samlesbury's charity number?
The Arts Society Samlesbury's charity number is 514394. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 514394?
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What does The Arts Society Samlesbury do?
To further general & specific education and interest in the arts by lectures and special interest days and by visits. Arts Volunteering: the society provides finance to encourage participation in art projects. Heritage Volunteers: provide help at local museums to maintain the artefacts. Trails of Discovery: create trails for children to use in local churches,
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How can I donate to The Arts Society Samlesbury?
The Arts Society Samlesbury's website listed in our register data is http://www.theartssocietysamlesbury.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 Samlesbury?
The register records The Arts Society Samlesbury 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 Samlesbury's trustees paid?
The Arts Society Samlesbury's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was The Arts Society Samlesbury previously called?
The register lists this previous name for The Arts Society Samlesbury: The Samlesbury Decorative and Fine Arts Society.
When was The Arts Society Samlesbury registered as a charity?
The Arts Society Samlesbury was entered on the register on 9 November 1983.