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The Ted Lewis Centre is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
The Ted Lewis Centre (number 1199771) 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 Ted Lewis Centre do?
Our Charity is dedicated to advancing education in the art, life and times of Edward Alfred (Ted) Lewis, more particularly known for being the author of the gangster film, Get Carter, and securing the reputation of becoming Father of British Noir. We hold a national archive of his work, art and ancillary objects and records in a Centre in Lewis's home town of Barton upon Humber in Lincolnshire.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Ted Lewis Centre
Answers The Ted Lewis Centre gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 June 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 Ted Lewis Centre 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
The Ted Lewis Centre's annual return for the year ending 30 June 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Services; 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 Ted Lewis Centre registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
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The register data used for this profile lists The Ted Lewis Centre as a registered charity (number 1199771) 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 Ted Lewis Centre's charity number?
The Ted Lewis Centre's charity number is 1199771. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does The Ted Lewis Centre do?
Our Charity is dedicated to advancing education in the art, life and times of Edward Alfred (Ted) Lewis, more particularly known for being the author of the gangster film, Get Carter, and securing the reputation of becoming Father of British Noir. We hold a national archive of his work, art and ancillary objects and records in a Centre in Lewis's home town of Barton upon Humber in Lincolnshire.
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How can I donate to The Ted Lewis Centre?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Ted Lewis Centre?
The register records The Ted Lewis Centre 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 Ted Lewis Centre's trustees paid?
The Ted Lewis Centre's annual return for the year ending 30 June 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was The Ted Lewis Centre registered as a charity?
The Ted Lewis Centre was entered on the register on 25 July 2022.