The Friends of York Art Gallery (number 510659) 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 Friends of York Art Gallery do?
To raise funds from members' subscriptions, from organising educational visits, functions and parties, in order to aid the development of the York Art Gallery Collection and to sponsor activities to further the appreciation of fine arts in York and its immediate surrounds.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Friends of York Art Gallery
Answers The Friends of York Art Gallery 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 Friends of York Art Gallery 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 Friends of York Art Gallery'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
Friends of York Gallery
Previous names on the register
Friends of York Art Gallery
Where it says it operates
North Yorkshire · City of York
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.
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.
What causes is The Friends of York Art Gallery registered for?
Arts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of York Art Gallery yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Friends of York Art Gallery.
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Is The Friends of York Art Gallery a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Friends of York Art Gallery as a registered charity (number 510659) 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 Friends of York Art Gallery's charity number?
The Friends of York Art Gallery's charity number is 510659. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 510659?
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What does The Friends of York Art Gallery do?
To raise funds from members' subscriptions, from organising educational visits, functions and parties, in order to aid the development of the York Art Gallery Collection and to sponsor activities to further the appreciation of fine arts in York and its immediate surrounds.
Does The Friends of York Art Gallery have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of York Art Gallery. 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 Friends of York Art Gallery?
The Friends of York Art Gallery's website listed in our register data is http://www.friendsofyorkartgallery.co.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 Friends of York Art Gallery?
The register records The Friends of York Art Gallery 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 Friends of York Art Gallery's trustees paid?
The Friends of York Art Gallery'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 Friends of York Art Gallery previously called?
The register lists this previous name for The Friends of York Art Gallery: Friends of York Art Gallery.
When was The Friends of York Art Gallery registered as a charity?
The Friends of York Art Gallery was entered on the register on 22 October 1980.