--- title: "Southgate Theatre CIO — charity 1217487 | CharityCompare" description: "Southgate Theatre CIO (charity 1217487). Check registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/southgate-theatre-cio retrieved: 2026-10-08T04:13:50.030Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 1217487CIO ST # Southgate Theatre CIO Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Southgate Theatre CIO is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include arts/culture/heritage/science. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.southgatetheatre.org/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1217487&subId=0) Work at Southgate Theatre CIO? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=southgate-theatre-cio&type=claim&name=Southgate%20Theatre%20CIO) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Southgate Theatre CIO? Registered charity number 1217487 Status in source extract Registered Charity type CIO Register contact address detail (not service area) 36 Southgate Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Website [www.southgatetheatre.org](http://www.southgatetheatre.org/) Quick answer Southgate Theatre CIO (number 1217487) 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 Southgate Theatre CIO do? The running and upkeep of a small village theatre. Providing access for people to all aspects of the dramatic arts, and providing a safe and secure environment in which to practice and perform. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Southgate Theatre CIO Answers Southgate Theatre CIO gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, 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 Southgate Theatre CIO as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 7 April 2026 Where it says it operates Kirklees ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities. **Reported activities:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information. 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 Southgate Theatre CIO registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Southgate Theatre CIO yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Southgate Theatre CIO. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Southgate Theatre CIO? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=southgate-theatre-cio&type=claim&name=Southgate%20Theatre%20CIO) [Visit charity website](http://www.southgatetheatre.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Southgate Theatre CIO a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Southgate Theatre CIO as a registered charity (number 1217487) 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 Southgate Theatre CIO's charity number? Southgate Theatre CIO's charity number is 1217487. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1217487? Search 1217487 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 Southgate Theatre CIO do? The running and upkeep of a small village theatre. Providing access for people to all aspects of the dramatic arts, and providing a safe and secure environment in which to practice and perform. Does Southgate Theatre CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Southgate Theatre CIO. 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 Southgate Theatre CIO? Southgate Theatre CIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.southgatetheatre.org. 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 Southgate Theatre CIO? The register does not record Southgate Theatre CIO as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. When was Southgate Theatre CIO registered as a charity? Southgate Theatre CIO was entered on the register on 7 April 2026. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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/charity-details/?regId=1217487&subId=0).