Is The West Midlands Arts Trust LTD a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The West Midlands Arts Trust LTD as a registered charity (number 517916) 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 West Midlands Arts Trust LTD's charity number?

The West Midlands Arts Trust LTD's charity number is 517916. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 517916?

Search 517916 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.

Does The West Midlands Arts Trust LTD have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The West Midlands Arts Trust LTD. 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 West Midlands Arts Trust LTD?

The West Midlands Arts Trust LTD does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

What was The West Midlands Arts Trust LTD previously called?

The register lists this previous name for The West Midlands Arts Trust LTD: The West Midlands Arts Trust.

When was The West Midlands Arts Trust LTD registered as a charity?

The West Midlands Arts Trust LTD was entered on the register on 21 August 1986. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 01974210).

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The West Midlands Arts Trust LTD

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

The West Midlands Arts Trust LTD is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about The West Midlands Arts Trust LTD?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £152
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £697,330
Registered charity number: 517916
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): Tipton Road
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

The West Midlands Arts Trust LTD (number 517916) 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 West Midlands Arts Trust LTD do?

The principal activity of the Trust is, having received grant aid from West Midlands County Council, to provide a building at a peppercorn rent to the Arts Council England in order to further the arts in the West Midlands.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The West Midlands Arts Trust LTD

Answers The West Midlands Arts Trust LTD 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 West Midlands Arts Trust LTD as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 21 August 1986
Company number: 01974210 (Companies House)
Previous names on the register: The West Midlands Arts Trust
Where it says it operates: Throughout England

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

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 West Midlands Arts Trust LTD registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for The West Midlands Arts Trust LTD yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The West Midlands Arts Trust LTD. 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

What should you check before donating to The West Midlands Arts Trust LTD?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The West Midlands Arts Trust LTD a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The West Midlands Arts Trust LTD as a registered charity (number 517916) 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 West Midlands Arts Trust LTD's charity number?: The West Midlands Arts Trust LTD's charity number is 517916. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 517916?: Search 517916 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 West Midlands Arts Trust LTD do?: The principal activity of the Trust is, having received grant aid from West Midlands County Council, to provide a building at a peppercorn rent to the Arts Council England in order to further the arts in the West Midlands.
Does The West Midlands Arts Trust LTD have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The West Midlands Arts Trust LTD. 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 West Midlands Arts Trust LTD?: The West Midlands Arts Trust LTD 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 West Midlands Arts Trust LTD?: The register does not record The West Midlands Arts Trust LTD as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was The West Midlands Arts Trust LTD previously called?: The register lists this previous name for The West Midlands Arts Trust LTD: The West Midlands Arts Trust.
When was The West Midlands Arts Trust LTD registered as a charity?: The West Midlands Arts Trust LTD was entered on the register on 21 August 1986. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 01974210).

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.