--- title: "The Canterbury Arts Council — check charity number 273591 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Canterbury Arts Council a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 273591. Education/training charity based in Canterbury. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-canterbury-arts-council retrieved: 2026-08-24T15:05:52.488Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Canterbury Arts Council is a registered charity (number 273591) 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 £20,512 (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 Canterbury Arts Council? Registered charity number 273591 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Canterbury Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £20,512 Website [www.canterburyartscouncil.org.uk](http://www.canterburyartscouncil.org.uk/) ## What does The Canterbury Arts Council do? To foster and promote the maintenance, improvement and development of artistic taste and the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the arts among the inhabitants of the District of Canterbury. ## What causes is The Canterbury Arts Council registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Canterbury Arts Council yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Canterbury Arts Council 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-canterbury-arts-council&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.canterburyartscouncil.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Canterbury Arts Council a legitimate charity? Yes. The Canterbury Arts Council is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 273591) 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 Canterbury Arts Council's charity number? The Canterbury Arts Council's charity number is 273591. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 273591? Search 273591 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 Canterbury Arts Council do? To foster and promote the maintenance, improvement and development of artistic taste and the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the arts among the inhabitants of the District of Canterbury. Does The Canterbury Arts Council have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Canterbury Arts Council. 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 Canterbury Arts Council? The Canterbury Arts Council's website is http://www.canterburyartscouncil.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/273591).