--- title: "The West Midlands Arts Trust LTD — check charity number 517916 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The West Midlands Arts Trust LTD a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 517916. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Tipton Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-west-midlands-arts-trust-ltd retrieved: 2026-08-28T14:39:08.661Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The West Midlands Arts Trust LTD is a registered charity (number 517916) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £152 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 West Midlands Arts Trust LTD? Registered charity number 517916 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Tipton Road Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £152 ## What does The West Midlands Arts Trust LTD do? The principal activity of the Trust is, having received grant aid from West Midlands County Council, to provide a building at a peppercorn rent to the Arts Council England in order to further the arts in the West Midlands. ## What causes is The West Midlands Arts Trust LTD registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The West Midlands Arts Trust LTD yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The West Midlands Arts Trust LTD 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-west-midlands-arts-trust-ltd&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The West Midlands Arts Trust LTD a legitimate charity? Yes. The West Midlands Arts Trust LTD is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 517916) 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 West Midlands Arts Trust LTD's charity number? The West Midlands Arts Trust LTD's charity number is 517916. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 517916? Search 517916 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 West Midlands Arts Trust LTD do? The principal activity of the Trust is, having received grant aid from West Midlands County Council, to provide a building at a peppercorn rent to the Arts Council England in order to further the arts in the West Midlands. Does The West Midlands Arts Trust LTD have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The West Midlands Arts Trust LTD. 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 West Midlands Arts Trust LTD? The West Midlands Arts Trust LTD 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/517916).