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title: "First Art — check charity number 1193429 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is First Art a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1193429. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Weighbridge Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/first-art
retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:57:56.330Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

First Art is a registered charity (number 1193429) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £449,865 (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 First Art?

Registered charity number

1193429

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Weighbridge Road

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£449,865

Website

[firstart.org.uk](https://firstart.org.uk/)

## What does First Art do?

The advancement of the arts for the public benefit in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire primarily, and the Midlands region, nationally and internationally in the forms of collaborative arts, contemporary visual arts, performance, music, drama, poetry, craft, media arts and all other associated arts of the highest quality and calibre

## What causes is First Art registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for First Art yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. First Art 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is First Art a legitimate charity?

Yes. First Art is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1193429) 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 First Art's charity number?

First Art's charity number is 1193429. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1193429?

Search 1193429 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 First Art do?

The advancement of the arts for the public benefit in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire primarily, and the Midlands region, nationally and internationally in the forms of collaborative arts, contemporary visual arts, performance, music, drama, poetry, craft, media arts and all other associated arts of the highest quality and calibre

Does First Art have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for First Art. 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 First Art?

First Art's website is https://firstart.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/1193429).