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title: "Sole Bay Arts CIO.o. — check charity number 1170774 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Sole Bay Arts CIO.o. a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1170774. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Cumberland Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sole-bay-arts-cio-o
retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:11:09.175Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Sole Bay Arts CIO.o. is a registered charity (number 1170774) 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; recreation. Its latest reported income was £243,438 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Sole Bay Arts CIO.o.?

Registered charity number

1170774

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Cumberland Road

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£243,438

Website

[www.southwoldartscentre.co.uk](http://www.southwoldartscentre.co.uk/)

## What does Sole Bay Arts CIO.o. do?

St Edmund?s Hall in Southwold was originally built as a church hall - it plays host to a large number of community and church events.The building is in a poor state of disrepair. Sole Bay Arts has been established to a) operate the Hall as an arts and community centre and raise the necessary funds to refurbish the building and facilities to the benefit of all.

## What causes is Sole Bay Arts CIO.o. registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/scienceRecreation

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sole Bay Arts CIO.o. yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sole Bay Arts CIO.o. 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Sole Bay Arts CIO.o. a legitimate charity?

Yes. Sole Bay Arts CIO.o. is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1170774) 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 Sole Bay Arts CIO.o.'s charity number?

Sole Bay Arts CIO.o.'s charity number is 1170774. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1170774?

Search 1170774 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 Sole Bay Arts CIO.o. do?

St Edmund?s Hall in Southwold was originally built as a church hall - it plays host to a large number of community and church events.The building is in a poor state of disrepair. Sole Bay Arts has been established to a) operate the Hall as an arts and community centre and raise the necessary funds to refurbish the building and facilities to the benefit of all.

Does Sole Bay Arts CIO.o. have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sole Bay Arts CIO.o.. 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 Sole Bay Arts CIO.o.?

Sole Bay Arts CIO.o.'s website is http://www.southwoldartscentre.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/1170774).