--- title: "Usurp Art — check charity number 1183720 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Usurp Art a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1183720. General Charitable Purposes charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/usurp-art retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:23:21.795Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Usurp Art is a registered charity (number 1183720) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £9,863 (year ending 2025-06-04). 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 Usurp Art? Registered charity number 1183720 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-06-04) £9,863 Website [www.usurp.org.uk](http://www.usurp.org.uk/) ## What does Usurp Art do? Provides artist and creative studio space, programmes, events, training, tours, residencies, talks, exhibitions, performances, publications, screenings and collaborative projects. Supports diverse, experimental artists, musicians and creatives in mentoring and general support services for better lives. ## What causes is Usurp Art registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Usurp Art yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Usurp Art 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=usurp-art&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.usurp.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Usurp Art a legitimate charity? Yes. Usurp Art is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1183720) 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 Usurp Art's charity number? Usurp Art's charity number is 1183720. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1183720? Search 1183720 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 Usurp Art do? Provides artist and creative studio space, programmes, events, training, tours, residencies, talks, exhibitions, performances, publications, screenings and collaborative projects. Supports diverse, experimental artists, musicians and creatives in mentoring and general support services for better lives. Does Usurp Art have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Usurp Art. 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 Usurp Art? Usurp Art's website is http://www.usurp.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/1183720).