--- title: "The Arts Society Harborough — check charity number 1217323 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Arts Society Harborough a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1217323. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Smeeton Westerby. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-arts-society-harborough retrieved: 2026-08-23T22:08:13.201Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Arts Society Harborough is a registered charity (number 1217323) 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. 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 Arts Society Harborough? Registered charity number 1217323 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Smeeton Westerby Website [www.tasharborough.org.uk](http://www.tasharborough.org.uk/) ## What does The Arts Society Harborough do? Benefit the public by educating them to appreciate the visual arts and artistic heritage. Support other organisations to promote arts and crafts for public benefit. Support heritage preservation or conservation for public benefit by providing assistance through grants and/or voluntary effort. ## What causes is The Arts Society Harborough registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Arts Society Harborough yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Arts Society Harborough 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-arts-society-harborough&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.tasharborough.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Arts Society Harborough a legitimate charity? Yes. The Arts Society Harborough is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1217323) 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 Arts Society Harborough's charity number? The Arts Society Harborough's charity number is 1217323. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1217323? Search 1217323 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 Arts Society Harborough do? Benefit the public by educating them to appreciate the visual arts and artistic heritage. Support other organisations to promote arts and crafts for public benefit. Support heritage preservation or conservation for public benefit by providing assistance through grants and/or voluntary effort. Does The Arts Society Harborough have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Arts Society Harborough. 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 Arts Society Harborough? The Arts Society Harborough's website is http://www.tasharborough.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/1217323).