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The Playhouse Backwell is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, recreation.
The Playhouse Backwell (number 293300) 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 Playhouse Backwell do?
The Playhouse provides a venue and facilities incorporating a 99 seat auditorium for theatre, film and dance. In addition to audience performances, it offers tuition, training and rehearsal space for both adults and children.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Playhouse Backwell
Answers The Playhouse Backwell gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 August 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 The Playhouse Backwell as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
The Playhouse Backwell's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Backwell Playhouse
Where it says it operates
North Somerset
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; The General Public/mankind.
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.
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The register data used for this profile lists The Playhouse Backwell as a registered charity (number 293300) 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 Playhouse Backwell's charity number?
The Playhouse Backwell's charity number is 293300. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 293300?
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What does The Playhouse Backwell do?
The Playhouse provides a venue and facilities incorporating a 99 seat auditorium for theatre, film and dance. In addition to audience performances, it offers tuition, training and rehearsal space for both adults and children.
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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Playhouse Backwell. 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 Playhouse Backwell?
The Playhouse Backwell's website listed in our register data is http://www.backwellplayhouse.co.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 Playhouse Backwell?
The register does not record The Playhouse Backwell as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are The Playhouse Backwell's trustees paid?
The Playhouse Backwell's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was The Playhouse Backwell registered as a charity?
The Playhouse Backwell was entered on the register on 6 January 1986.