--- title: "Tees Valley Arts — check charity number 515369 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Tees Valley Arts a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 515369. Education/training charity based in 28-29 Esplanade. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/tees-valley-arts retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:24:02.282Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Tees Valley Arts is a registered charity (number 515369) 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. Its latest reported income was £162,221 (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 Tees Valley Arts? Registered charity number 515369 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 28-29 Esplanade Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £162,221 Website [www.teesvalleyarts.org.uk](http://www.teesvalleyarts.org.uk/) ## What does Tees Valley Arts do? Tees Valley Arts is a charity that uses the arts to create social change. We believe that arts & culture create societies and offer challenges to the status quo. Communities have a right to tell their stories which reflect their past and will shape their future. We will act as a catalyst for all communities to become cultural producers, galvanising creative action and championing positive change. ## What causes is Tees Valley Arts registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Tees Valley Arts yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Tees Valley Arts 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=tees-valley-arts&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.teesvalleyarts.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Tees Valley Arts a legitimate charity? Yes. Tees Valley Arts is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 515369) 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 Tees Valley Arts's charity number? Tees Valley Arts's charity number is 515369. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 515369? Search 515369 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 Tees Valley Arts do? Tees Valley Arts is a charity that uses the arts to create social change. We believe that arts & culture create societies and offer challenges to the status quo. Communities have a right to tell their stories which reflect their past and will shape their future. We will act as a catalyst for all communities to become cultural producers, galvanising creative action and championing positive change. Does Tees Valley Arts have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Tees Valley Arts. 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 Tees Valley Arts? Tees Valley Arts's website is http://www.teesvalleyarts.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/515369).