--- title: "The Art Fund — check charity number 218658 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Art Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 218658. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Oldbury Council House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-art-fund retrieved: 2026-08-23T20:50:49.096Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Art Fund is a registered charity (number 218658) 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 £1,741 (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 The Art Fund? Registered charity number 218658 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Oldbury Council House Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,741 ## What does The Art Fund do? The Art Fund is used to support the acquisition of items for the Museums Collections through purchase,transport, conservation and specialist assessment, initially in Wednesbury but more recently for the collections of Sandwell Council's Museum Services. ## What causes is The Art Fund registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Art Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Art Fund 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=the-art-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Art Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. The Art Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 218658) 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 The Art Fund's charity number? The Art Fund's charity number is 218658. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 218658? Search 218658 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 The Art Fund do? The Art Fund is used to support the acquisition of items for the Museums Collections through purchase,transport, conservation and specialist assessment, initially in Wednesbury but more recently for the collections of Sandwell Council's Museum Services. Does The Art Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Art Fund. 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 The Art Fund? The Art Fund does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/218658).