--- title: "Friends of the Arts Centre — check charity number 1162818 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of the Arts Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1162818. Education/training charity based in Penuwch. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-the-arts-centre retrieved: 2026-08-25T06:18:14.861Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of the Arts Centre is a registered charity (number 1162818) 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; recreation. Its latest reported income was £2,399 (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 Friends of the Arts Centre? Registered charity number 1162818 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Penuwch Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,399 Website [artscentrefriends.co.uk](http://artscentrefriends.co.uk/) ## What does Friends of the Arts Centre do? Provide support to the Aberystwyth Arts Centre a) To provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation in the interest of social welfare such facilities being provided to the public at large and b) The advancement of education, culture and the arts ## What causes is Friends of the Arts Centre registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of the Arts Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of the Arts Centre 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=friends-of-the-arts-centre&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://artscentrefriends.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of the Arts Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of the Arts Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1162818) 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 Friends of the Arts Centre's charity number? Friends of the Arts Centre's charity number is 1162818. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1162818? Search 1162818 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 Friends of the Arts Centre do? Provide support to the Aberystwyth Arts Centre a) To provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation in the interest of social welfare such facilities being provided to the public at large and b) The advancement of education, culture and the arts Does Friends of the Arts Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of the Arts Centre. 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 Friends of the Arts Centre? Friends of the Arts Centre's website is http://artscentrefriends.co.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/1162818).