--- title: "Poole and East Dorset Art Society — check charity number 1184632 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Poole and East Dorset Art Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1184632. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in c/o Upton House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/poole-and-east-dorset-art-society retrieved: 2026-08-24T12:29:16.600Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Poole and East Dorset Art Society is a registered charity (number 1184632) 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. Its latest reported income was £25,214 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Poole and East Dorset Art Society? Registered charity number 1184632 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location c/o Upton House Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £25,214 Website [www.pedas.org.uk](http://www.pedas.org.uk/) ## What does Poole and East Dorset Art Society do? We operate in and around Poole and Bournemouth. We run a weekly programme of events, demonstrations, lectures, workshops, to which the general public is invited. We also manage a community art gallery, The Gallery Upstairs, in Upton Country Park, where we facilitate a regular programme of exhibitions by local art groups, charities and individual artists. ## What causes is Poole and East Dorset Art Society registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Poole and East Dorset Art Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Poole and East Dorset Art 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=poole-and-east-dorset-art-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.pedas.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Poole and East Dorset Art Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Poole and East Dorset Art Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1184632) 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 Poole and East Dorset Art Society's charity number? Poole and East Dorset Art Society's charity number is 1184632. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1184632? Search 1184632 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 Poole and East Dorset Art Society do? We operate in and around Poole and Bournemouth. We run a weekly programme of events, demonstrations, lectures, workshops, to which the general public is invited. We also manage a community art gallery, The Gallery Upstairs, in Upton Country Park, where we facilitate a regular programme of exhibitions by local art groups, charities and individual artists. Does Poole and East Dorset Art Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Poole and East Dorset Art 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 Poole and East Dorset Art Society? Poole and East Dorset Art Society's website is http://www.pedas.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/1184632).