--- title: "The Arts Society Sidmouth — check charity number 1178103 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Arts Society Sidmouth a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1178103. Education/training charity based in Sidmouth. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-arts-society-sidmouth retrieved: 2026-08-23T21:02:17.149Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Arts Society Sidmouth is a registered charity (number 1178103) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £19,007 (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 Arts Society Sidmouth? Registered charity number 1178103 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Sidmouth Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £19,007 ## What does The Arts Society Sidmouth do? As a member society of The Arts Society, formerly NADFAS, the Charity provides for public benefit the promotion and advancement of aesthetic education, the cultivation, appreciation and study of the decorative and fine arts, aiding the preservation of our national artistic heritage, and supporting arts education for school pupils and university students. ## What causes is The Arts Society Sidmouth registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Arts Society Sidmouth yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Arts Society Sidmouth 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-sidmouth&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Arts Society Sidmouth a legitimate charity? Yes. The Arts Society Sidmouth is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1178103) 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 Sidmouth's charity number? The Arts Society Sidmouth's charity number is 1178103. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1178103? Search 1178103 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 Sidmouth do? As a member society of The Arts Society, formerly NADFAS, the Charity provides for public benefit the promotion and advancement of aesthetic education, the cultivation, appreciation and study of the decorative and fine arts, aiding the preservation of our national artistic heritage, and supporting arts education for school pupils and university students. Does The Arts Society Sidmouth have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Arts Society Sidmouth. 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 Sidmouth? The Arts Society Sidmouth 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/1178103).