Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
UK Giving is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty.
UK Giving (number 1154771) 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 UK Giving do?
Subsidised studio/desk space for local artistsMicro finance start up lendingEmpowering local youth with creative arts and music workshops from industry profressionals
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for UK Giving
Answers UK Giving gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 5 April 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 does not record UK Giving as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
UK Giving's annual return for the year ending 5 April 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
Finsbury Park Arts; Blighty Giving
Where it says it operates
Hackney · Haringey · Islington · India
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; 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 UK Giving registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
Why is there no Clarity Score for UK Giving yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score UK Giving.
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.
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What should you check before donating to UK Giving?
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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.
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The register data used for this profile lists UK Giving as a registered charity (number 1154771) 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 UK Giving's charity number?
UK Giving's charity number is 1154771. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1154771?
Search 1154771 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 UK Giving do?
Subsidised studio/desk space for local artistsMicro finance start up lendingEmpowering local youth with creative arts and music workshops from industry profressionals
Does UK Giving have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for UK Giving. 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 UK Giving?
UK Giving's website listed in our register data is http://www.blightygiving.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 UK Giving?
The register does not record UK Giving as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are UK Giving's trustees paid?
UK Giving's annual return for the year ending 5 April 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was UK Giving previously called?
The register lists these previous names for UK Giving: Finsbury Park Arts; Blighty Giving.
When was UK Giving registered as a charity?
UK Giving was entered on the register on 27 November 2013.