Is Theatre Absolute a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Theatre Absolute as a registered charity (number 1134077) 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 Theatre Absolute's charity number?

Theatre Absolute's charity number is 1134077. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1134077?

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Does Theatre Absolute have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Theatre Absolute. 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 Theatre Absolute?

Theatre Absolute's website listed in our register data is http://www.theatreabsolute.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.

When was Theatre Absolute registered as a charity?

Theatre Absolute was entered on the register on 4 February 2010. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 02966897).

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Theatre Absolute

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Theatre Absolute is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Theatre Absolute?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £1,847
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £37,433
Registered charity number: 1134077
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): Coventry
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.theatreabsolute.co.uk

Quick answer

Theatre Absolute (number 1134077) 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 Theatre Absolute do?

The principal activity of the company is as a professional theatre company based in Coventry.The company established the UK's first professional 'Shop Front Theatre' space in Coventry city centre in 2009, giving access to theatre and the arts for all. It creates new theatre plays, as well as literacy and drama workshops for young people, community groups, older people and hard to reach groups.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Theatre Absolute

Answers Theatre Absolute 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 records Theatre Absolute 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

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 4 February 2010
Company number: 02966897 (Companies House)
Where it says it operates: Coventry City

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Services.

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 Theatre Absolute registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Theatre Absolute yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Theatre Absolute. 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 Theatre Absolute?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Theatre Absolute a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Theatre Absolute as a registered charity (number 1134077) 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 Theatre Absolute's charity number?: Theatre Absolute's charity number is 1134077. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1134077?: Search 1134077 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 Theatre Absolute do?: The principal activity of the company is as a professional theatre company based in Coventry.The company established the UK's first professional 'Shop Front Theatre' space in Coventry city centre in 2009, giving access to theatre and the arts for all. It creates new theatre plays, as well as literacy and drama workshops for young people, community groups, older people and hard to reach groups.
Does Theatre Absolute have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Theatre Absolute. 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 Theatre Absolute?: Theatre Absolute's website listed in our register data is http://www.theatreabsolute.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 Theatre Absolute?: The register records Theatre Absolute 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.
When was Theatre Absolute registered as a charity?: Theatre Absolute was entered on the register on 4 February 2010. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 02966897).

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.