Bishop Auckland Theatre Society (number 1197045) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Bishop Auckland Theatre Society do?
For the public benefit, to promote public appreciation of the arts, in particular the art of community based theatre by providing training in theatrical skills and staging a variety of theatrical works in and around Bishop Auckland.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bishop Auckland Theatre Society
Answers Bishop Auckland Theatre Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 18 July 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Bishop Auckland Theatre Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Bishop Auckland Theatre Society's annual return for the year ending 18 July 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Darlington · Durham
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Bishop Auckland Theatre Society registered for?
Arts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for Bishop Auckland Theatre Society yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Bishop Auckland Theatre Society.
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The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating.
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What should you check before donating to Bishop Auckland Theatre Society?
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Is Bishop Auckland Theatre Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Bishop Auckland Theatre Society as a registered charity (number 1197045) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Bishop Auckland Theatre Society's charity number?
Bishop Auckland Theatre Society's charity number is 1197045. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1197045?
Search 1197045 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 Bishop Auckland Theatre Society do?
For the public benefit, to promote public appreciation of the arts, in particular the art of community based theatre by providing training in theatrical skills and staging a variety of theatrical works in and around Bishop Auckland.
Does Bishop Auckland Theatre Society have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bishop Auckland Theatre Society. 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 Bishop Auckland Theatre Society?
Bishop Auckland Theatre Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.bishopaucklandtheatresociety.co.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Bishop Auckland Theatre Society?
The register does not record Bishop Auckland Theatre Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Bishop Auckland Theatre Society's trustees paid?
Bishop Auckland Theatre Society's annual return for the year ending 18 July 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Bishop Auckland Theatre Society registered as a charity?
Bishop Auckland Theatre Society was entered on the register on 10 December 2021.