--- title: "North Yorkshire and South Durham Decorative and Fine Arts Society — check charity number 511850 | CharityCompare" description: "Is North Yorkshire and South Durham Decorative and Fine Arts Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 511850. Education/training charity based in Hartlepool. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/north-yorkshire-and-south-durham-decorative-and-fine-arts-society retrieved: 2026-08-24T04:56:35.405Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer North Yorkshire and South Durham Decorative and Fine Arts Society is a registered charity (number 511850) 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 £11,041 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 North Yorkshire and South Durham Decorative and Fine Arts Society? Registered charity number 511850 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Hartlepool Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £11,041 ## What does North Yorkshire and South Durham Decorative and Fine Arts Society do? We promote the advancement of arts education and appreciation and support the preservation of our artistic heritage. These aims are realised through the monthly lectures, study days and outings for our members and volunteer activities which include local conservation projects, Church Recording and Young Arts projects for local young people. ## What causes is North Yorkshire and South Durham Decorative and Fine Arts Society registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for North Yorkshire and South Durham Decorative and Fine Arts Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. North Yorkshire and South Durham Decorative and Fine Arts Society 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=north-yorkshire-and-south-durham-decorative-and-fine-arts-society&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is North Yorkshire and South Durham Decorative and Fine Arts Society a legitimate charity? Yes. North Yorkshire and South Durham Decorative and Fine Arts Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 511850) 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 North Yorkshire and South Durham Decorative and Fine Arts Society's charity number? North Yorkshire and South Durham Decorative and Fine Arts Society's charity number is 511850. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 511850? Search 511850 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 North Yorkshire and South Durham Decorative and Fine Arts Society do? We promote the advancement of arts education and appreciation and support the preservation of our artistic heritage. These aims are realised through the monthly lectures, study days and outings for our members and volunteer activities which include local conservation projects, Church Recording and Young Arts projects for local young people. Does North Yorkshire and South Durham Decorative and Fine Arts Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for North Yorkshire and South Durham Decorative and Fine Arts Society. 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 North Yorkshire and South Durham Decorative and Fine Arts Society? North Yorkshire and South Durham Decorative and Fine Arts Society does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/511850).