--- title: "St Ives School of Art — check charity number 1146825 | CharityCompare" description: "Is St Ives School of Art a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1146825. Education/training charity based in Porthmeor Studios. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/st-ives-school-of-art retrieved: 2026-08-25T12:29:22.648Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer St Ives School of Art is a registered charity (number 1146825) 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; recreation. Its latest reported income was £557,240 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 St Ives School of Art? Registered charity number 1146825 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Porthmeor Studios Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £557,240 Website [www.schoolofpainting.co.uk](http://www.schoolofpainting.co.uk/) ## What does St Ives School of Art do? Advancing the education of the public in the appreciation and practice of the visual arts in particular but not exclusively by the establishment and maintenance of an art school in St Ives in the County of Cornwall ## What causes is St Ives School of Art registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for St Ives School of Art yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. St Ives School of Art 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=st-ives-school-of-art&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.schoolofpainting.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is St Ives School of Art a legitimate charity? Yes. St Ives School of Art is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1146825) 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 St Ives School of Art's charity number? St Ives School of Art's charity number is 1146825. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1146825? Search 1146825 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 St Ives School of Art do? Advancing the education of the public in the appreciation and practice of the visual arts in particular but not exclusively by the establishment and maintenance of an art school in St Ives in the County of Cornwall Does St Ives School of Art have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St Ives School of Art. 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 St Ives School of Art? St Ives School of Art's website is http://www.schoolofpainting.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/1146825).