--- title: "Rugby Decorative and Fine Arts Society — check charity number 517475 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Rugby Decorative and Fine Arts Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 517475. Education/training charity based in Withybrook. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/rugby-decorative-and-fine-arts-society retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:24:30.271Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Rugby Decorative and Fine Arts Society is a registered charity (number 517475) 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 £6,391 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Rugby Decorative and Fine Arts Society? Registered charity number 517475 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Withybrook Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £6,391 Website [www.theartssocietyrugby.org.uk](http://www.theartssocietyrugby.org.uk/) ## What does Rugby Decorative and Fine Arts Society do? Lectures on the Arts ## What causes is Rugby Decorative and Fine Arts Society registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Rugby Decorative and Fine Arts Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Rugby 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=rugby-decorative-and-fine-arts-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.theartssocietyrugby.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Rugby Decorative and Fine Arts Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Rugby Decorative and Fine Arts Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 517475) 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 Rugby Decorative and Fine Arts Society's charity number? Rugby Decorative and Fine Arts Society's charity number is 517475. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 517475? Search 517475 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 Rugby Decorative and Fine Arts Society do? Lectures on the Arts Does Rugby Decorative and Fine Arts Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Rugby 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 Rugby Decorative and Fine Arts Society? Rugby Decorative and Fine Arts Society's website is http://www.theartssocietyrugby.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/517475).