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Registered charity · No. 1164968CIO

Dryburn Theatrical Workshop

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Dryburn Theatrical Workshop is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Dryburn Theatrical Workshop?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31
£50,517
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31
£38,867
Registered charity number
1164968
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Chester Le Street
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Yes

Quick answer

Dryburn Theatrical Workshop (number 1164968) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission 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 Dryburn Theatrical Workshop do?

Dryburn Theatrical Workshop is an enthusiastic amateur theatre group, based in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, which has been performing for over 45 years. We perform a pantomime in January, a musical in June and a play in September. We have over 70 members, aged 11 and upwards. As a group, we bring together an eclectic mix of talented local people, keen to learn and entertain.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Dryburn Theatrical Workshop

Answers Dryburn Theatrical Workshop gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 August 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records Dryburn Theatrical Workshop as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Dryburn Theatrical Workshop's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Durham

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Services.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Dryburn Theatrical Workshop registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Dryburn Theatrical Workshop yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dryburn Theatrical Workshop a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Dryburn Theatrical Workshop as a registered charity (number 1164968) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 Dryburn Theatrical Workshop's charity number?
Dryburn Theatrical Workshop's charity number is 1164968. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1164968?
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What does Dryburn Theatrical Workshop do?
Dryburn Theatrical Workshop is an enthusiastic amateur theatre group, based in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, which has been performing for over 45 years. We perform a pantomime in January, a musical in June and a play in September. We have over 70 members, aged 11 and upwards. As a group, we bring together an eclectic mix of talented local people, keen to learn and entertain.
Does Dryburn Theatrical Workshop have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dryburn Theatrical Workshop. 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 Dryburn Theatrical Workshop?
Dryburn Theatrical Workshop's website listed in our register data is http://dryburntheatricalworkshop.co.uk. 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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Dryburn Theatrical Workshop?
The register records Dryburn Theatrical Workshop as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Dryburn Theatrical Workshop's trustees paid?
Dryburn Theatrical Workshop's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Dryburn Theatrical Workshop registered as a charity?
Dryburn Theatrical Workshop was entered on the register on 22 December 2015.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.