--- title: "Sandy Hill Studios Trust CIO — check charity number 1193387 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sandy Hill Studios Trust CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1193387. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Sandy Hill Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sandy-hill-studios-trust-cio retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:07:53.129Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sandy Hill Studios Trust CIO is a registered charity (number 1193387) 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; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £96,086 (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 Sandy Hill Studios Trust CIO? Registered charity number 1193387 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Sandy Hill Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £96,086 Website [www.sandyhillarts.co.uk](http://www.sandyhillarts.co.uk/) ## What does Sandy Hill Studios Trust CIO do? Sandy Hill Arts encourages the public to enjoy the creative arts in Purbeck, especially visual arts and crafts. We will promote participation in the arts through exhibitions of new work, events, performance and education, as well as working with community groups and schools. We want the natural setting of the site to be a new visitor attraction in Purbeck. ## What causes is Sandy Hill Studios Trust CIO registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sandy Hill Studios Trust CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sandy Hill Studios Trust CIO 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=sandy-hill-studios-trust-cio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.sandyhillarts.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sandy Hill Studios Trust CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Sandy Hill Studios Trust CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1193387) 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 Sandy Hill Studios Trust CIO's charity number? Sandy Hill Studios Trust CIO's charity number is 1193387. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1193387? Search 1193387 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 Sandy Hill Studios Trust CIO do? Sandy Hill Arts encourages the public to enjoy the creative arts in Purbeck, especially visual arts and crafts. We will promote participation in the arts through exhibitions of new work, events, performance and education, as well as working with community groups and schools. We want the natural setting of the site to be a new visitor attraction in Purbeck. Does Sandy Hill Studios Trust CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sandy Hill Studios Trust CIO. 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 Sandy Hill Studios Trust CIO? Sandy Hill Studios Trust CIO's website is http://www.sandyhillarts.co.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/1193387).