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title: "The Decorative Arts Society 1850 to Present — check charity number 271838 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Decorative Arts Society 1850 to Present a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 271838. Education/training charity based in Woodbridge. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-decorative-arts-society-1850-to-present
retrieved: 2026-08-25T06:00:51.868Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Decorative Arts Society 1850 to Present is a registered charity (number 271838) 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 £148,082 (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 Decorative Arts Society 1850 to Present?

Registered charity number

271838

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Woodbridge

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£148,082

Website

[www.decorativeartssociety.org.uk](http://www.decorativeartssociety.org.uk/)

## What does The Decorative Arts Society 1850 to Present do?

The society encourages the study and appreciation of Decorative Arts in Britain, Europe and America from 1850 to the present.

## What causes is The Decorative Arts Society 1850 to Present registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Decorative Arts Society 1850 to Present yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Decorative Arts Society 1850 to Present 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Decorative Arts Society 1850 to Present a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Decorative Arts Society 1850 to Present is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 271838) 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 Decorative Arts Society 1850 to Present's charity number?

The Decorative Arts Society 1850 to Present's charity number is 271838. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 271838?

Search 271838 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 Decorative Arts Society 1850 to Present do?

The society encourages the study and appreciation of Decorative Arts in Britain, Europe and America from 1850 to the present.

Does The Decorative Arts Society 1850 to Present have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Decorative Arts Society 1850 to Present. 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 Decorative Arts Society 1850 to Present?

The Decorative Arts Society 1850 to Present's website is http://www.decorativeartssociety.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/271838).