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title: "Brownsea Open Air Theatre Limited — check charity number 278003 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Brownsea Open Air Theatre Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 278003. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in 36 Gervis Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/brownsea-open-air-theatre-limited
retrieved: 2026-08-19T09:11:49.058Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Brownsea Open Air Theatre Limited is a registered charity (number 278003) 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 £118,039 (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 Brownsea Open Air Theatre Limited?

Registered charity number

278003

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

36 Gervis Road

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£118,039

Website

[www.brownsea-theatre.co.uk](http://www.brownsea-theatre.co.uk/)

## What does Brownsea Open Air Theatre Limited do?

Performance of open-air dramas

## What causes is Brownsea Open Air Theatre Limited registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Brownsea Open Air Theatre Limited yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Brownsea Open Air Theatre 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Brownsea Open Air Theatre Limited a legitimate charity?

Yes. Brownsea Open Air Theatre Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 278003) 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 Brownsea Open Air Theatre Limited's charity number?

Brownsea Open Air Theatre Limited's charity number is 278003. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 278003?

Search 278003 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 Brownsea Open Air Theatre Limited do?

Performance of open-air dramas

Does Brownsea Open Air Theatre Limited have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Brownsea Open Air Theatre 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 Brownsea Open Air Theatre Limited?

Brownsea Open Air Theatre Limited's website is http://www.brownsea-theatre.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/278003).