--- title: "Strange Cargo Arts Company Limited — check charity number 1068396 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Strange Cargo Arts Company Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1068396. Education/training charity based in The Factory. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/strange-cargo-arts-company-limited retrieved: 2026-08-26T03:18:51.178Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Strange Cargo Arts Company Limited is a registered charity (number 1068396) 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; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £157,126 (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 Strange Cargo Arts Company Limited? Registered charity number 1068396 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location The Factory Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £157,126 Website [www.strangecargo.org.uk](http://www.strangecargo.org.uk/) ## What does Strange Cargo Arts Company Limited do? Strange Cargo is a multi discipline arts company whose core values of access, participation and excellence support a diverse programme of unique projects with social engagement and community development as integral elements. The four main areas of work include award winning public art, gallery projects, training and education projects, and celebratory work. ## What causes is Strange Cargo Arts Company Limited registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Strange Cargo Arts Company Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Strange Cargo Arts Company Limited 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=strange-cargo-arts-company-limited&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.strangecargo.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Strange Cargo Arts Company Limited a legitimate charity? Yes. Strange Cargo Arts Company Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1068396) 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 Strange Cargo Arts Company Limited's charity number? Strange Cargo Arts Company Limited's charity number is 1068396. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1068396? Search 1068396 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 Strange Cargo Arts Company Limited do? Strange Cargo is a multi discipline arts company whose core values of access, participation and excellence support a diverse programme of unique projects with social engagement and community development as integral elements. The four main areas of work include award winning public art, gallery projects, training and education projects, and celebratory work. Does Strange Cargo Arts Company Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Strange Cargo Arts Company Limited. 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 Strange Cargo Arts Company Limited? Strange Cargo Arts Company Limited's website is http://www.strangecargo.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/1068396).