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Waterside Arts is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, other charitable purposes.
Waterside Arts (number 1070209) 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 Waterside Arts do?
To further education in the arts in its widest sense in the Waterside Parishes of the New Forest, through Festivals of music, art, dance and drama. It is an enabling organisation bringing together local groups and providing venues for them to perform, along with publicity and general administration. The trustees can also help other like-minded organisations within their geographical area.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Waterside Arts
Answers Waterside Arts gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2024, 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 Waterside Arts as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Waterside Arts's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Hampshire
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Other Charitable Activities.
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.
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The register data used for this profile lists Waterside Arts as a registered charity (number 1070209) 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 Waterside Arts's charity number?
Waterside Arts's charity number is 1070209. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Waterside Arts do?
To further education in the arts in its widest sense in the Waterside Parishes of the New Forest, through Festivals of music, art, dance and drama. It is an enabling organisation bringing together local groups and providing venues for them to perform, along with publicity and general administration. The trustees can also help other like-minded organisations within their geographical area.
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How can I donate to Waterside Arts?
Waterside Arts's website listed in our register data is http://watersidearts.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 Waterside Arts?
The register does not record Waterside Arts as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Waterside Arts's trustees paid?
Waterside Arts's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Waterside Arts registered as a charity?
Waterside Arts was entered on the register on 25 June 1998.