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title: "Art of the Puppet Limited — check charity number 276527 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Art of the Puppet Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 276527. Education/training 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/art-of-the-puppet-limited
retrieved: 2026-08-19T00:43:05.018Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Art of the Puppet Limited is a registered charity (number 276527) 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 £207,392 (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 Art of the Puppet Limited?

Registered charity number

276527

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

London

Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30)

£207,392

Website

[www.puppetbarge.com](http://www.puppetbarge.com/)

## What does Art of the Puppet Limited do?

Supporting the presentation of puppet shows to children and adults. Running puppet workshops for schools. Supporting the Puppet Theatre Barge productions. Supporting two trainee puppeteers annually. Contributions to the making of puppet productions.

## What causes is Art of the Puppet Limited registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Art of the Puppet Limited yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Art of the Puppet Limited 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.
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[Visit charity website](http://www.puppetbarge.com/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Art of the Puppet Limited a legitimate charity?

Yes. Art of the Puppet Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 276527) 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 Art of the Puppet Limited's charity number?

Art of the Puppet Limited's charity number is 276527. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 276527?

Search 276527 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 Art of the Puppet Limited do?

Supporting the presentation of puppet shows to children and adults. Running puppet workshops for schools. Supporting the Puppet Theatre Barge productions. Supporting two trainee puppeteers annually. Contributions to the making of puppet productions.

Does Art of the Puppet Limited have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Art of the Puppet Limited. 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 Art of the Puppet Limited?

Art of the Puppet Limited's website is http://www.puppetbarge.com — 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/276527).