--- title: "The Royal National Theatre Foundation — check charity number 271706 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Royal National Theatre Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 271706. Education/training charity based in Upper Ground. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-royal-national-theatre-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-21T15:44:56.656Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Royal National Theatre Foundation is a registered charity (number 271706) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £394,309 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about The Royal National Theatre Foundation? Registered charity number 271706 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Upper Ground Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £394,309 ## What does The Royal National Theatre Foundation do? The education of the public in the art of drama and the promotion of their appreciation of classical and modern drama in all its artistic forms at the Royal National Theatre (the NT"); the relief of past or present employees of the NT who are in necessitous circumstances; as ancilliary to the above objects, to support the NT in its aims to further the appreciation of classical and modern drama. ## What causes is The Royal National Theatre Foundation registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Royal National Theatre Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Royal National Theatre Foundation is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-royal-national-theatre-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Royal National Theatre Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Royal National Theatre Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 271706) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is The Royal National Theatre Foundation's charity number? The Royal National Theatre Foundation's charity number is 271706. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 271706? Search 271706 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 Royal National Theatre Foundation do? The education of the public in the art of drama and the promotion of their appreciation of classical and modern drama in all its artistic forms at the Royal National Theatre (the NT"); the relief of past or present employees of the NT who are in necessitous circumstances; as ancilliary to the above objects, to support the NT in its aims to further the appreciation of classical and modern drama. Does The Royal National Theatre Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Royal National Theatre Foundation. 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 Royal National Theatre Foundation? The Royal National Theatre Foundation does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, 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/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/271706).