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title: "Scarborough Studios CIO — check charity number 1193187 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Scarborough Studios CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1193187. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in The Old Parcels Office. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/scarborough-studios-cio
retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:49:49.079Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Scarborough Studios CIO is a registered charity (number 1193187) 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 £49,633 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Scarborough Studios CIO?

Registered charity number

1193187

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

The Old Parcels Office

Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05)

£49,633

Website

[www.oldparcelsoffice.org](https://www.oldparcelsoffice.org/)

## What does Scarborough Studios CIO do?

Oversees the management of the Old Parcels Office ArtSpace including; exhibitions, events, workshops, artist studios and other activities that advance the public understanding of art in Scarborough and North Yorkshire

## What causes is Scarborough Studios CIO registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Scarborough Studios CIO yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Scarborough Studios 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Scarborough Studios CIO a legitimate charity?

Yes. Scarborough Studios CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1193187) 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 Scarborough Studios CIO's charity number?

Scarborough Studios CIO's charity number is 1193187. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1193187?

Search 1193187 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 Scarborough Studios CIO do?

Oversees the management of the Old Parcels Office ArtSpace including; exhibitions, events, workshops, artist studios and other activities that advance the public understanding of art in Scarborough and North Yorkshire

Does Scarborough Studios CIO have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scarborough Studios 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 Scarborough Studios CIO?

Scarborough Studios CIO's website is https://www.oldparcelsoffice.org/ — 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/1193187).