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Registered charity · No. 1157242CIOPlymouth

Karst

Karst is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, based in Plymouth.

Quick answer

Karst is a registered charity (number 1157242) 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. Its latest reported income was £191,861 (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 Karst?

Registered charity number
1157242
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
Plymouth
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£191,861

What does Karst do?

KARST is established to advance the arts for the public benefit by the promotion and education of contemporary art for the benefit of the public, establishing outreach projects in order to harness engagement with our local communities to promote the arts for the benefit of the public by the establishment and maintenance of an art gallery, artist studios and project space.

What causes is Karst registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Karst yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Karst 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Karst a legitimate charity?
Yes. Karst is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1157242) 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 Karst's charity number?
Karst's charity number is 1157242. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1157242?
Search 1157242 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 Karst do?
KARST is established to advance the arts for the public benefit by the promotion and education of contemporary art for the benefit of the public, establishing outreach projects in order to harness engagement with our local communities to promote the arts for the benefit of the public by the establishment and maintenance of an art gallery, artist studios and project space.
Does Karst have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Karst. 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 Karst?
Karst's website is http://www.karst.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.