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Registered charity · No. 1185344CIO

Heart of the Forest Dramatic Society

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Heart of the Forest Dramatic Society 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 Heart of the Forest Dramatic Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31
£5,162
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31
£3,869
Registered charity number
1185344
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Church Gresley
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Not recorded

Quick answer

Heart of the Forest Dramatic Society (number 1185344) 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 Heart of the Forest Dramatic Society do?

To provide for the public benefit ,opportunities for people of all ages in Overseal and the surrounding areas to participate in amateur community theatrical activities and productions. To promote the advancement and general education in relation to all aspects of the Arts of Drama and Music, and the development of a public appreciation of such Arts

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Heart of the Forest Dramatic Society

Answers Heart of the Forest Dramatic Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 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 does not record Heart of the Forest Dramatic Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Heart of the Forest Dramatic Society's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
Overseal Gala Players
Where it says it operates
Derbyshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Other Charitable Activities.

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 Heart of the Forest Dramatic Society registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Heart of the Forest Dramatic Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Heart of the Forest Dramatic Society. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Heart of the Forest Dramatic Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Heart of the Forest Dramatic Society as a registered charity (number 1185344) 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 Heart of the Forest Dramatic Society's charity number?
Heart of the Forest Dramatic Society's charity number is 1185344. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1185344?
Search 1185344 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 Heart of the Forest Dramatic Society do?
To provide for the public benefit ,opportunities for people of all ages in Overseal and the surrounding areas to participate in amateur community theatrical activities and productions. To promote the advancement and general education in relation to all aspects of the Arts of Drama and Music, and the development of a public appreciation of such Arts
Does Heart of the Forest Dramatic Society have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Heart of the Forest Dramatic Society. 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 Heart of the Forest Dramatic Society?
Heart of the Forest Dramatic Society does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Heart of the Forest Dramatic Society?
The register does not record Heart of the Forest Dramatic Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Heart of the Forest Dramatic Society's trustees paid?
Heart of the Forest Dramatic Society's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Heart of the Forest Dramatic Society previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Heart of the Forest Dramatic Society: Overseal Gala Players.
When was Heart of the Forest Dramatic Society registered as a charity?
Heart of the Forest Dramatic Society was entered on the register on 16 September 2019.

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.