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Kirkgate Arts

Kirkgate Arts is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage, based in Kirkgate.

Quick answer

Kirkgate Arts is a registered charity (number 1126602) 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; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £596,276 (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 Kirkgate Arts?

Registered charity number
1126602
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Charitable company
Location
Kirkgate
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£596,276

What does Kirkgate Arts do?

Kirkgate Arts celebrates the arts and the creativity, culture and heritage of the communities of Cockermouth and the wider region of West Cumbria. At our venue, the Kirkgate Centre, we bring audiences, participants and diverse professional artists together and provide facilities and support to a wide range of other creative artists, community activities and businesses,

What causes is Kirkgate Arts registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Kirkgate Arts yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kirkgate Arts a legitimate charity?
Yes. Kirkgate Arts is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1126602) 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 Kirkgate Arts's charity number?
Kirkgate Arts's charity number is 1126602. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1126602?
Search 1126602 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 Kirkgate Arts do?
Kirkgate Arts celebrates the arts and the creativity, culture and heritage of the communities of Cockermouth and the wider region of West Cumbria. At our venue, the Kirkgate Centre, we bring audiences, participants and diverse professional artists together and provide facilities and support to a wide range of other creative artists, community activities and businesses,
Does Kirkgate Arts have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kirkgate 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 Kirkgate Arts?
Kirkgate Arts's website is http://www.kirkgatearts.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.