--- title: "Chester Little Theatre — check charity number 1178159 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Chester Little Theatre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1178159. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Gloucester Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/chester-little-theatre retrieved: 2026-08-18T22:41:51.310Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Chester Little Theatre is a registered charity (number 1178159) 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 £68,978 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Chester Little Theatre? Registered charity number 1178159 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Gloucester Street Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £68,978 Website [www.chesterlittletheatre.co.uk](http://www.chesterlittletheatre.co.uk/) ## What does Chester Little Theatre do? We are an amateur theatre group, with our own building, run entirely by volunteers. Each year we present six auditorium plays and a variable number of shorter studio productions. Our Youth Theatre provides three courses per year, with studio showcases to follow. ## What causes is Chester Little Theatre registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Chester Little Theatre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Chester Little Theatre 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) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=chester-little-theatre&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.chesterlittletheatre.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Chester Little Theatre a legitimate charity? Yes. Chester Little Theatre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1178159) 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 Chester Little Theatre's charity number? Chester Little Theatre's charity number is 1178159. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1178159? Search 1178159 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 Chester Little Theatre do? We are an amateur theatre group, with our own building, run entirely by volunteers. Each year we present six auditorium plays and a variable number of shorter studio productions. Our Youth Theatre provides three courses per year, with studio showcases to follow. Does Chester Little Theatre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chester Little Theatre. 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 Chester Little Theatre? Chester Little Theatre's website is http://www.chesterlittletheatre.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/1178159).