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title: "Kakilang — check charity number 1183582 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Kakilang a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1183582. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Linen Hall. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/kakilang
retrieved: 2026-08-23T00:58:29.018Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Kakilang is a registered charity (number 1183582) 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 £225,265 (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 Kakilang?

Registered charity number

1183582

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Linen Hall

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£225,265

Website

[www.kakilang.org.uk](http://www.kakilang.org.uk/)

## What does Kakilang do?

CAN's mission is to present to the public innovative and contemporary performing arts exploring Chinese themes, stories, art forms and work that blends Chinese and other contemporary art forms. By developing and presenting this work, we aim to raise public understanding and appreciation of Chinese and other perspectives and art forms. CAN offers performances, exhibitions, public art and workshops.

## What causes is Kakilang registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Kakilang yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Kakilang 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 Kakilang a legitimate charity?

Yes. Kakilang is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1183582) 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 Kakilang's charity number?

Kakilang's charity number is 1183582. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1183582?

Search 1183582 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 Kakilang do?

CAN's mission is to present to the public innovative and contemporary performing arts exploring Chinese themes, stories, art forms and work that blends Chinese and other contemporary art forms. By developing and presenting this work, we aim to raise public understanding and appreciation of Chinese and other perspectives and art forms. CAN offers performances, exhibitions, public art and workshops.

Does Kakilang have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kakilang. 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 Kakilang?

Kakilang's website is http://www.kakilang.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/1183582).