--- title: "Design West — check charity number 290575 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Design West a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 290575. Education/training charity based in 16 Narrow Quay. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/design-west retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:58:16.318Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Design West is a registered charity (number 290575) 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. Its latest reported income was £997,818 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Design West? Registered charity number 290575 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 16 Narrow Quay Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £997,818 Website [www.designwest.org.uk](http://www.designwest.org.uk/) ## What does Design West do? Design West inspire the public, politicians & professionals to design better, healthier places to live work & relax. Placemaking brings people together across sector & society to co-design & vision great places. We convene independent Design & Policy Review services. Our Public Programmes inform & involve people in our built environment. We develop diverse talent through Education & Skills work. ## What causes is Design West registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Design West yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Design West 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=design-west&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.designwest.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Design West a legitimate charity? Yes. Design West is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 290575) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Design West's charity number? Design West's charity number is 290575. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 290575? Search 290575 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 Design West do? Design West inspire the public, politicians & professionals to design better, healthier places to live work & relax. Placemaking brings people together across sector & society to co-design & vision great places. We convene independent Design & Policy Review services. Our Public Programmes inform & involve people in our built environment. We develop diverse talent through Education & Skills work. Does Design West have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Design West. 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 Design West? Design West's website is http://www.designwest.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 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/290575).