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Kennet Amateur Theatrical Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
Kennet Amateur Theatrical Society (number 1148926) 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 Kennet Amateur Theatrical Society do?
KATS is a amateur theatre group located in West Berkshire, formed in 1959, initially as an offshoot of the Kennet School PTA in Thatcham, Berkshire.Although now an independent society many years ago, we are still affiliated to the school and stage many of our productions there.KATS is renowned throughout the Thatcham and Newbury area for our wide range of popular entertainment.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Kennet Amateur Theatrical Society
Answers Kennet Amateur Theatrical 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 Kennet Amateur Theatrical Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Kennet Amateur Theatrical 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
Kats
Where it says it operates
West Berkshire
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; 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 Kennet Amateur Theatrical Society registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for Kennet Amateur Theatrical Society yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Kennet Amateur Theatrical Society.
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Is Kennet Amateur Theatrical Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Kennet Amateur Theatrical Society as a registered charity (number 1148926) 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 Kennet Amateur Theatrical Society's charity number?
Kennet Amateur Theatrical Society's charity number is 1148926. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1148926?
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What does Kennet Amateur Theatrical Society do?
KATS is a amateur theatre group located in West Berkshire, formed in 1959, initially as an offshoot of the Kennet School PTA in Thatcham, Berkshire.Although now an independent society many years ago, we are still affiliated to the school and stage many of our productions there.KATS is renowned throughout the Thatcham and Newbury area for our wide range of popular entertainment.
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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kennet Amateur Theatrical 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 Kennet Amateur Theatrical Society?
Kennet Amateur Theatrical Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.kats.org.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 Kennet Amateur Theatrical Society?
The register does not record Kennet Amateur Theatrical Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Kennet Amateur Theatrical Society's trustees paid?
Kennet Amateur Theatrical 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 Kennet Amateur Theatrical Society previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Kennet Amateur Theatrical Society: Kats.
When was Kennet Amateur Theatrical Society registered as a charity?
Kennet Amateur Theatrical Society was entered on the register on 12 September 2012.