--- title: "The Arts Society Helmsley — check charity number 1181742 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Arts Society Helmsley a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1181742. Education/training charity based in East End. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-arts-society-helmsley retrieved: 2026-08-23T19:57:53.758Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Arts Society Helmsley is a registered charity (number 1181742) 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 £10,933 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 The Arts Society Helmsley? Registered charity number 1181742 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location East End Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £10,933 Website [theartssocietyhelmsley.org.uk](http://theartssocietyhelmsley.org.uk/) ## What does The Arts Society Helmsley do? The Arts Society Helmsley promotes the Arts in its area of North Yorkshire by providing educational meetings with lecturers selected from a list approved by The National Association of Decorative and Fine Art Societies. It makes grants to encourage Young Arts and encourages study activities and supports preservation of artistic heritage. ## What causes is The Arts Society Helmsley registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Arts Society Helmsley yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Arts Society Helmsley 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-helmsley&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://theartssocietyhelmsley.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Arts Society Helmsley a legitimate charity? Yes. The Arts Society Helmsley is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1181742) 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 Helmsley's charity number? The Arts Society Helmsley's charity number is 1181742. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1181742? Search 1181742 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 Helmsley do? The Arts Society Helmsley promotes the Arts in its area of North Yorkshire by providing educational meetings with lecturers selected from a list approved by The National Association of Decorative and Fine Art Societies. It makes grants to encourage Young Arts and encourages study activities and supports preservation of artistic heritage. Does The Arts Society Helmsley have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Arts Society Helmsley. 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 Helmsley? The Arts Society Helmsley's website is http://theartssocietyhelmsley.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/1181742).