The Friends of the Grand
The Friends of the Grand is a registered charity in England & Wales working in arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage, based in 33 Church Street.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- 514538
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Other
- Location
- 33 Church Street
- Latest income (year ending 2024-10-31)
- £12,643
What the charity does
The Friends of the Grand support the Blackpool Grand Theatre in different ways. They raise funds from subscriptions and social events to finance projects, primarily aimed at enhancing the comfort of our patrons. Over the last 30 years the Friends have contributed in excess of ?1million towards projects including the provision of new toilets, improved disabled access,i.e.chair lift new box office.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Friends of the Grand a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The Friends of the Grand is a registered charity (number 514538) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register.
- What does The Friends of the Grand do?
- The Friends of the Grand support the Blackpool Grand Theatre in different ways. They raise funds from subscriptions and social events to finance projects, primarily aimed at enhancing the comfort of our patrons. Over the last 30 years the Friends have contributed in excess of ?1million towards projects including the provision of new toilets, improved disabled access,i.e.chair lift new box office.
- How can I donate to The Friends of the Grand?
- The Friends of the Grand's website is http://www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk/friends — 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 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.