--- title: "Ilkley Arts — check charity number 1163861 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Ilkley Arts a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1163861. Education/training charity based in Ilkley. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ilkley-arts retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:19:11.694Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Ilkley Arts is a registered charity (number 1163861) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £12,660 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Ilkley Arts? Registered charity number 1163861 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Ilkley Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £12,660 Website [www.ilkleyarts.org.uk](http://www.ilkleyarts.org.uk/) ## What does Ilkley Arts do? Providing people of Ilkley and surrounding area access to high quality, thought provoking and spirit-enhancing art, in particular by facilitating community engagement activities such as workshops, masterclasses, art walks, award projects, exhibitions, curator development and commissioning public art. ## What causes is Ilkley Arts registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ilkley Arts yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ilkley Arts 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=ilkley-arts&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ilkleyarts.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ilkley Arts a legitimate charity? Yes. Ilkley Arts is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1163861) 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 Ilkley Arts's charity number? Ilkley Arts's charity number is 1163861. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1163861? Search 1163861 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 Ilkley Arts do? Providing people of Ilkley and surrounding area access to high quality, thought provoking and spirit-enhancing art, in particular by facilitating community engagement activities such as workshops, masterclasses, art walks, award projects, exhibitions, curator development and commissioning public art. Does Ilkley Arts have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ilkley Arts. 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 Ilkley Arts? Ilkley Arts's website is http://www.ilkleyarts.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/1163861).