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title: "Brighton Open Air Theatre (Boat) — check charity number 1156051 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Brighton Open Air Theatre (Boat) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1156051. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Hove. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/brighton-open-air-theatre-boat
retrieved: 2026-08-19T05:35:42.543Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Brighton Open Air Theatre (Boat) is a registered charity (number 1156051) 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 £450,278 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Brighton Open Air Theatre (Boat)?

Registered charity number

1156051

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Hove

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£450,278

Website

[brightonopenairtheatre.co.uk](http://brightonopenairtheatre.co.uk/)

## What does Brighton Open Air Theatre (Boat) do?

The advancement of education in arts and culture through the establishment, management and maintenance of an open air theatre in Brighton & Hove for the use of residents and visitors. The cultural facility operates from April to September each year and is based at Dyke Road Park in Hove. We present performance, spoken word, film, music and community events. It opened in May 2015.

## What causes is Brighton Open Air Theatre (Boat) registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Brighton Open Air Theatre (Boat) yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Brighton Open Air Theatre (Boat) 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Brighton Open Air Theatre (Boat) a legitimate charity?

Yes. Brighton Open Air Theatre (Boat) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1156051) 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 Brighton Open Air Theatre (Boat)'s charity number?

Brighton Open Air Theatre (Boat)'s charity number is 1156051. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1156051?

Search 1156051 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 Brighton Open Air Theatre (Boat) do?

The advancement of education in arts and culture through the establishment, management and maintenance of an open air theatre in Brighton & Hove for the use of residents and visitors. The cultural facility operates from April to September each year and is based at Dyke Road Park in Hove. We present performance, spoken word, film, music and community events. It opened in May 2015.

Does Brighton Open Air Theatre (Boat) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Brighton Open Air Theatre (Boat). 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 Brighton Open Air Theatre (Boat)?

Brighton Open Air Theatre (Boat)'s website is http://brightonopenairtheatre.co.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/1156051).