--- title: "Mad About Art — check charity number 1093147 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Mad About Art a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1093147. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Bowburn. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/mad-about-art retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:56:26.534Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Mad About Art is a registered charity (number 1093147) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £4,233 (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 Mad About Art? Registered charity number 1093147 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Bowburn Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £4,233 Website [www.madaboutart.org](http://www.madaboutart.org/) ## What does Mad About Art do? Relief of human suffering of young people affected by HIV/AIDS. ## What causes is Mad About Art registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Mad About Art yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Mad About Art 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=mad-about-art&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.madaboutart.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Mad About Art a legitimate charity? Yes. Mad About Art is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1093147) 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 Mad About Art's charity number? Mad About Art's charity number is 1093147. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1093147? Search 1093147 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 Mad About Art do? Relief of human suffering of young people affected by HIV/AIDS. Does Mad About Art have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Mad About Art. 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 Mad About Art? Mad About Art's website is http://www.madaboutart.org — 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/1093147).