--- title: "The Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust — charity 261487 | CharityCompare" description: "The Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust (charity 261487): income £27,601 (2025). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-lancastrian-theatre-organ-trust retrieved: 2026-10-09T09:44:46.645Z 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. 261487 LT # The Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data The Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.ltot.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=261487&subId=0) Work at The Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-lancastrian-theatre-organ-trust&type=claim&name=The%20Lancastrian%20Theatre%20Organ%20Trust) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust? Reported income · year ending 2025-07-31 £27,601 Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-31 £51,596 Registered charity number 261487 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) 2A Alexander Road Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Yes Website [www.ltot.org.uk](http://www.ltot.org.uk/) Quick answer The Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust (number 261487) 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 Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust do? 1. To advance the appreciation and knowledge to the public in the art of theatre organ music.2. To acquire, preserve and operate those theatre organs which are of historic and educational value for the benefit of the public. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust Answers The Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 July 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 records The Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. [Work out your Gift Aid](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator) The Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust's annual return for the year ending 31 July 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 21 August 1970 Also known as The Ltot Where it says it operates Throughout England and Wales · Canada · France · Germany · United States · Scotland ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body. 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 Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust. 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 The Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust? - 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=the-lancastrian-theatre-organ-trust&type=claim&name=The%20Lancastrian%20Theatre%20Organ%20Trust) [Visit charity website](http://www.ltot.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists The Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust as a registered charity (number 261487) 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 Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust's charity number? The Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust's charity number is 261487. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 261487? Search 261487 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 Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust do? 1. To advance the appreciation and knowledge to the public in the art of theatre organ music.2. To acquire, preserve and operate those theatre organs which are of historic and educational value for the benefit of the public. Does The Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust. 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 Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust? The Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.ltot.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 The Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust? The register records The Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Are The Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust's trustees paid? The Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust's annual return for the year ending 31 July 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. When was The Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust registered as a charity? The Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust was entered on the register on 21 August 1970. 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=261487&subId=0).