The Arts Society Totnes (number 1171682) 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 Totnes do?
Widen the promotion, appreciation and study of the decorative and fine arts. Giving aid to the conservation of our national artistic heritage for the benefit of the public. Supporting artistic work within individuals, schools and local organisations.
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 Totnes
Answers The Arts Society Totnes gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 28 February 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 Totnes 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 Totnes's annual return for the year ending 28 February 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
Totnes Decorative and Fine Arts Society
Where it says it operates
Devon
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals.
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 Totnes registered for?
Arts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Arts Society Totnes yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Arts Society Totnes.
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The register data used for this profile lists The Arts Society Totnes as a registered charity (number 1171682) 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 Totnes's charity number?
The Arts Society Totnes's charity number is 1171682. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does The Arts Society Totnes do?
Widen the promotion, appreciation and study of the decorative and fine arts. Giving aid to the conservation of our national artistic heritage for the benefit of the public. Supporting artistic work within individuals, schools and local organisations.
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How can I donate to The Arts Society Totnes?
The Arts Society Totnes's website listed in our register data is http://www.tastotnes.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 Totnes?
The register records The Arts Society Totnes 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 Totnes's trustees paid?
The Arts Society Totnes's annual return for the year ending 28 February 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was The Arts Society Totnes previously called?
The register lists this previous name for The Arts Society Totnes: Totnes Decorative and Fine Arts Society.
When was The Arts Society Totnes registered as a charity?
The Arts Society Totnes was entered on the register on 20 February 2017.