--- title: "Chester Mystery Plays Limited — check charity number 518768 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Chester Mystery Plays Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 518768. Education/training charity based in Old Hall Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/chester-mystery-plays-limited retrieved: 2026-08-18T22:41:46.768Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Chester Mystery Plays Limited is a registered charity (number 518768) 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 £2,129 (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 Chester Mystery Plays Limited? Registered charity number 518768 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Old Hall Lane Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £2,129 Website [www.chestermysteryplays.com](http://www.chestermysteryplays.com/) ## What does Chester Mystery Plays Limited do? The principal activity is the performance of the Chester Mystery Plays. This is usually on a five year cycle. The plays were last performed in 2008 ## What causes is Chester Mystery Plays Limited registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Chester Mystery Plays Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Chester Mystery Plays 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) ## 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-mystery-plays-limited&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.chestermysteryplays.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Chester Mystery Plays Limited a legitimate charity? Yes. Chester Mystery Plays Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 518768) 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 Mystery Plays Limited's charity number? Chester Mystery Plays Limited's charity number is 518768. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 518768? Search 518768 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 Mystery Plays Limited do? The principal activity is the performance of the Chester Mystery Plays. This is usually on a five year cycle. The plays were last performed in 2008 Does Chester Mystery Plays Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chester Mystery Plays 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 Chester Mystery Plays Limited? Chester Mystery Plays Limited's website is http://www.chestermysteryplays.com — 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/518768).