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Registered charity · No. 279714Charitable company8 Orange Street

Canterbury Theatre and Festival Trust

Canterbury Theatre and Festival Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, based in 8 Orange Street.

Quick answer

Canterbury Theatre and Festival Trust is a registered charity (number 279714) 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 £611,833 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Canterbury Theatre and Festival Trust?

Registered charity number
279714
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Charitable company
Location
8 Orange Street
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£611,833

What does Canterbury Theatre and Festival Trust do?

Kent's International Arts Festival.Year round education & outreach activities.Commissioning & producing new works of relevance to East Kent

What causes is Canterbury Theatre and Festival Trust registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Canterbury Theatre and Festival Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Canterbury Theatre and Festival Trust 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Canterbury Theatre and Festival Trust a legitimate charity?
Yes. Canterbury Theatre and Festival Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 279714) 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 Canterbury Theatre and Festival Trust's charity number?
Canterbury Theatre and Festival Trust's charity number is 279714. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 279714?
Search 279714 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 Canterbury Theatre and Festival Trust do?
Kent's International Arts Festival.Year round education & outreach activities.Commissioning & producing new works of relevance to East Kent
Does Canterbury Theatre and Festival Trust have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Canterbury Theatre and Festival Trust. 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 Canterbury Theatre and Festival Trust?
Canterbury Theatre and Festival Trust's website is http://www.canterburyfestival.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.