--- title: "The Centre for British Photography — check charity number 1190955 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Centre for British Photography a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1190955. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Regina House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-centre-for-british-photography retrieved: 2026-08-24T19:04:34.998Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Centre for British Photography is a registered charity (number 1190955) 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 £217,051 (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 Centre for British Photography? Registered charity number 1190955 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Regina House Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £217,051 ## What does The Centre for British Photography do? The Charity's objectives are to promote and advance education in and appreciation of the Arts, in particular theart of photography, in particular but not exclusively by:The establishment and maintenance of an archive, collection and library of historical and contemporaryphotography, and;Providing support to contemporary photography artists through the awarding of grants and commissions ## What causes is The Centre for British Photography registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Centre for British Photography yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Centre for British Photography 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-centre-for-british-photography&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Centre for British Photography a legitimate charity? Yes. The Centre for British Photography is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1190955) 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 Centre for British Photography's charity number? The Centre for British Photography's charity number is 1190955. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1190955? Search 1190955 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 Centre for British Photography do? The Charity's objectives are to promote and advance education in and appreciation of the Arts, in particular theart of photography, in particular but not exclusively by:The establishment and maintenance of an archive, collection and library of historical and contemporaryphotography, and;Providing support to contemporary photography artists through the awarding of grants and commissions Does The Centre for British Photography have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Centre for British Photography. 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 Centre for British Photography? The Centre for British Photography 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/1190955).