Is The Herald Players a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Herald Players as a registered charity (number 264442) 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 The Herald Players's charity number?

The Herald Players's charity number is 264442. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 264442?

Search 264442 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.

Does The Herald Players have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Herald Players. 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 The Herald Players?

The Herald Players's website listed in our register data is http://www.heraldplayers.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.

When was The Herald Players registered as a charity?

The Herald Players was entered on the register on 24 August 1972.

Registered charity · No. 264442

The Herald Players

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

The Herald Players 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 The Herald Players?

Reported income · year ending 2025-05-31: £200
Reported spending · year ending 2025-05-31: £204
Registered charity number: 264442
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Guildford
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.heraldplayers.org

Quick answer

The Herald Players (number 264442) 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 The Herald Players do?

To promote the advancement and improvement of general education in relation to all aspects of the art of drama and the development of public appreciation of such art.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Herald Players

Answers The Herald Players 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 The Herald Players as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 24 August 1972
Also known as: Heralds; The Heralds
Where it says it operates: Surrey

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 The Herald Players registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Herald Players yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Herald Players. 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

What should you check before donating to The Herald Players?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Herald Players a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Herald Players as a registered charity (number 264442) 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 The Herald Players's charity number?: The Herald Players's charity number is 264442. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 264442?: Search 264442 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 The Herald Players do?: To promote the advancement and improvement of general education in relation to all aspects of the art of drama and the development of public appreciation of such art.
Does The Herald Players have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Herald Players. 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 The Herald Players?: The Herald Players's website listed in our register data is http://www.heraldplayers.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 The Herald Players?: The register does not record The Herald Players as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was The Herald Players registered as a charity?: The Herald Players was entered on the register on 24 August 1972.

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.