Is Charades Theatre Company a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Charades Theatre Company as a registered charity (number SC048029) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). 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 Charades Theatre Company's charity number?

Charades Theatre Company's charity number is SC048029. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC048029?

Search SC048029 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Charades Theatre Company have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Charades Theatre Company. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Charades Theatre Company?

Charades Theatre Company's website listed in our register data is http://www.charadestheatre.com. 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.

When was Charades Theatre Company registered as a charity?

Charades Theatre Company was entered on the register on 29 December 2017.

Registered charity · No. SC048029SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Charades Theatre Company

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Charades Theatre Company is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Charades Theatre Company?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-05: £480,200
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-05: £527,159
Registered charity number: SC048029
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.charadestheatre.com

Quick answer

Charades Theatre Company (number SC048029) is listed as registered in the OSCR 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 Charades Theatre Company do?

CTC uses the unique power of musical theatre as a Communication for Development (C4D) tool. We deliver compelling narratives that empower audiences, inspire participation, promote understanding, and drive behaviour/social change. Our work is underpinned by a commitment to artistic excellence, community engagement, and measurable impact.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Charades Theatre Company

Answers Charades Theatre Company gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 5 April 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 29 December 2017
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Charades Theatre Company registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Charades Theatre Company yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Charades Theatre Company. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Charades Theatre Company?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Charades Theatre Company a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Charades Theatre Company as a registered charity (number SC048029) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). 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 Charades Theatre Company's charity number?: Charades Theatre Company's charity number is SC048029. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC048029?: Search SC048029 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Charades Theatre Company do?: CTC uses the unique power of musical theatre as a Communication for Development (C4D) tool. We deliver compelling narratives that empower audiences, inspire participation, promote understanding, and drive behaviour/social change. Our work is underpinned by a commitment to artistic excellence, community engagement, and measurable impact.
Does Charades Theatre Company have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Charades Theatre Company. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Charades Theatre Company?: Charades Theatre Company's website listed in our register data is http://www.charadestheatre.com. 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.
When was Charades Theatre Company registered as a charity?: Charades Theatre Company was entered on the register on 29 December 2017.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.