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Registered charity · No. 505783TrustDiscovery Museum

The Laing Art Gallery

The Laing Art Gallery is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage, based in Discovery Museum.

Quick answer

The Laing Art Gallery is a registered charity (number 505783) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
505783
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Trust
Location
Discovery Museum

What the charity does

The Laing Art Gallery was founded in 1901 by Alexander Laing. The present site of the Gallery was suggested in 1899 and the following year Alexander Laing offered --£20,000 to the local council, which unanimously accepted his generous donation. The Laing in now managed on behalf of Newcastle City Council by Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums.

Registered causes

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Laing Art Gallery is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Laing Art Gallery a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Laing Art Gallery is a registered charity (number 505783) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register.
What does The Laing Art Gallery do?
The Laing Art Gallery was founded in 1901 by Alexander Laing. The present site of the Gallery was suggested in 1899 and the following year Alexander Laing offered --£20,000 to the local council, which unanimously accepted his generous donation. The Laing in now managed on behalf of Newcastle City Council by Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums.
How can I donate to The Laing Art Gallery?
The Laing Art Gallery's website is http://www.twmuseums.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.