--- title: "The Drawing Shed — check charity number 1160624 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Drawing Shed a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1160624. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in 1 Russell Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-drawing-shed retrieved: 2026-08-25T07:58:14.839Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Drawing Shed is a registered charity (number 1160624) 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 £6,407 (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 Drawing Shed? Registered charity number 1160624 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 1 Russell Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £6,407 Website [www.thedrawingshed.org](http://www.thedrawingshed.org/) ## What does The Drawing Shed do? the drawing shed aims to increase community cohesion, build resilience and improve the quality of life with people of all ages living on two housing estates in a deprived area of Walthamstow, East London. It engages local people in a creative community development programme tackling impacts of social exclusion. ## What causes is The Drawing Shed registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Drawing Shed yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Drawing Shed 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-drawing-shed&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thedrawingshed.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Drawing Shed a legitimate charity? Yes. The Drawing Shed is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1160624) 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 Drawing Shed's charity number? The Drawing Shed's charity number is 1160624. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1160624? Search 1160624 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 Drawing Shed do? the drawing shed aims to increase community cohesion, build resilience and improve the quality of life with people of all ages living on two housing estates in a deprived area of Walthamstow, East London. It engages local people in a creative community development programme tackling impacts of social exclusion. Does The Drawing Shed have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Drawing Shed. 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 Drawing Shed? The Drawing Shed's website is http://www.thedrawingshed.org — 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/1160624).