--- title: "The Ashford Federation of Arts — charity 283622 | CharityCompare" description: "The Ashford Federation of Arts (charity 283622): income £220 (2025). Check registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-ashford-federation-of-arts retrieved: 2026-10-07T16:07:24.944Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 283622 AF # The Ashford Federation of Arts Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data The Ashford Federation of Arts is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, arts/culture/heritage/science. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=283622&subId=0) Work at The Ashford Federation of Arts? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-ashford-federation-of-arts&type=claim&name=The%20Ashford%20Federation%20of%20Arts) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The Ashford Federation of Arts? Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31 £220 Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31 £1,665 Registered charity number 283622 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) Queens Road Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Quick answer The Ashford Federation of Arts (number 283622) 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 Ashford Federation of Arts do? To promote visual and performing arts within the Borough and co-ordinate the activities of member groups. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Ashford Federation of Arts Answers The Ashford Federation of Arts gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, 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 The Ashford Federation of Arts as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 19 November 1981 Where it says it operates Kent ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body. 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 Ashford Federation of Arts registered for? General Charitable PurposesArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Ashford Federation of Arts yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Ashford Federation of Arts. 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 Ashford Federation of Arts? - 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. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. 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Search 283622 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 Ashford Federation of Arts do? To promote visual and performing arts within the Borough and co-ordinate the activities of member groups. Does The Ashford Federation of Arts have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Ashford Federation of Arts. 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 Ashford Federation of Arts? The Ashford Federation of Arts does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Ashford Federation of Arts? The register does not record The Ashford Federation of Arts as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. When was The Ashford Federation of Arts registered as a charity? The Ashford Federation of Arts was entered on the register on 19 November 1981. 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=283622&subId=0).