--- title: "Persona Arts — check charity number 1197297 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Persona Arts a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197297. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Walsall. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/persona-arts retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:39:06.310Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Persona Arts is a registered charity (number 1197297) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £24,902 (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 Persona Arts? Registered charity number 1197297 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Walsall Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £24,902 Website [www.personaarts.org.uk](http://www.personaarts.org.uk/) ## What does Persona Arts do? a charity with purposes of providing opera and choral arts to the diverse communities of the West Midlands ## What causes is Persona Arts registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/scienceOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Persona Arts yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Persona 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](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=persona-arts&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.personaarts.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Persona Arts a legitimate charity? Yes. Persona Arts is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197297) 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 Persona Arts's charity number? Persona Arts's charity number is 1197297. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1197297? Search 1197297 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 Persona Arts do? a charity with purposes of providing opera and choral arts to the diverse communities of the West Midlands Does Persona Arts have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Persona 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 Persona Arts? Persona Arts's website is http://www.personaarts.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/1197297).