--- title: "Leeds Irish Arts Foundation — check charity number 1101657 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Leeds Irish Arts Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1101657. Education/training charity based in Bennett Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/leeds-irish-arts-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:24:12.859Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Leeds Irish Arts Foundation is a registered charity (number 1101657) 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; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £49,957 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Leeds Irish Arts Foundation? Registered charity number 1101657 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Bennett Road Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £49,957 Website [www.irisharts.org.uk](http://www.irisharts.org.uk/) ## What does Leeds Irish Arts Foundation do? To further the education of the public, in particular to provide access to and participation in traditional Irish music and arts through classes, workshops, access to materials, resources, promotion and performance ## What causes is Leeds Irish Arts Foundation registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Leeds Irish Arts Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Leeds Irish Arts Foundation 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=leeds-irish-arts-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.irisharts.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Leeds Irish Arts Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Leeds Irish Arts Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1101657) 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 Leeds Irish Arts Foundation's charity number? Leeds Irish Arts Foundation's charity number is 1101657. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1101657? Search 1101657 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 Leeds Irish Arts Foundation do? To further the education of the public, in particular to provide access to and participation in traditional Irish music and arts through classes, workshops, access to materials, resources, promotion and performance Does Leeds Irish Arts Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Leeds Irish Arts Foundation. 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 Leeds Irish Arts Foundation? Leeds Irish Arts Foundation's website is http://www.irisharts.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/1101657).