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Registered charity · No. 1169287CIOThe Studio

Prodigal Arts

Prodigal Arts is a registered charity in England & Wales working in disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, other charitable purposes, based in The Studio.

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Prodigal Arts is a registered charity (number 1169287) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; the prevention or relief of poverty; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £72,410 (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 Prodigal Arts?

Registered charity number
1169287
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
The Studio
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£72,410

What does Prodigal Arts do?

- Promote the rehabilitation of offenders and ex-offenders; - Prevent or relieve poverty or financial hardship among offenders and ex-offenders, in particular but not exclusively by, the provision of equipment and training in the arts; and - The provision of a mentoring programme, with the aim of helping offenders and ex-offenders to realise their creative talent.

What causes is Prodigal Arts registered for?

DisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOther Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for Prodigal Arts yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Prodigal 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Prodigal Arts a legitimate charity?
Yes. Prodigal Arts is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1169287) 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 Prodigal Arts's charity number?
Prodigal Arts's charity number is 1169287. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1169287?
Search 1169287 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 Prodigal Arts do?
- Promote the rehabilitation of offenders and ex-offenders; - Prevent or relieve poverty or financial hardship among offenders and ex-offenders, in particular but not exclusively by, the provision of equipment and training in the arts; and - The provision of a mentoring programme, with the aim of helping offenders and ex-offenders to realise their creative talent.
Does Prodigal Arts have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Prodigal 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 Prodigal Arts?
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Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.