--- title: "Royal West of England Academy — check charity number 1070163 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Royal West of England Academy a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1070163. Education/training charity based in Queens Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/royal-west-of-england-academy retrieved: 2026-08-24T20:16:47.089Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Royal West of England Academy is a registered charity (number 1070163) 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. Its latest reported income was £2,223,457 (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 Royal West of England Academy? Registered charity number 1070163 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Queens Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,223,457 Website [www.rwa.org.uk](http://www.rwa.org.uk/) ## What does Royal West of England Academy do? To use RWA's outstanding galleries to display world-class art of the past and present, including our Academicians, in exhibitions that are accessible and relevant to communities across the West of England, complimented by learning and outreach activities, both within and beyond our building, aimed at enhancing wellbeing through creativity, especially for those facing significant challenges. ## What causes is Royal West of England Academy registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Royal West of England Academy yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Royal West of England Academy 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=royal-west-of-england-academy&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.rwa.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Royal West of England Academy a legitimate charity? Yes. Royal West of England Academy is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1070163) 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 Royal West of England Academy's charity number? Royal West of England Academy's charity number is 1070163. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1070163? Search 1070163 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 Royal West of England Academy do? To use RWA's outstanding galleries to display world-class art of the past and present, including our Academicians, in exhibitions that are accessible and relevant to communities across the West of England, complimented by learning and outreach activities, both within and beyond our building, aimed at enhancing wellbeing through creativity, especially for those facing significant challenges. Does Royal West of England Academy have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Royal West of England Academy. 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 Royal West of England Academy? Royal West of England Academy's website is http://www.rwa.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/1070163).