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Registered charity · No. 1169313Charitable companySomerset House

Volta Projects

Volta Projects is a registered charity in England & Wales working in arts/culture/heritage/science, based in Somerset House.

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Volta Projects is a registered charity (number 1169313) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £16,008 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Volta Projects?

Registered charity number
1169313
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Charitable company
Location
Somerset House
Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31)
£16,008

What does Volta Projects do?

Volta International Festival premieres new international plays in the UK, producing a series of high-quality, ground-breaking productions as part of its annual new writing Festival in London. Alongside, we run a full programme of community and education projects designed to develop new audiences for theatre and provide meaningful opportunities for young people to engage with the Arts.

What causes is Volta Projects registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Volta Projects yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Volta Projects 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Volta Projects a legitimate charity?
Yes. Volta Projects is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1169313) 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 Volta Projects's charity number?
Volta Projects's charity number is 1169313. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1169313?
Search 1169313 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 Volta Projects do?
Volta International Festival premieres new international plays in the UK, producing a series of high-quality, ground-breaking productions as part of its annual new writing Festival in London. Alongside, we run a full programme of community and education projects designed to develop new audiences for theatre and provide meaningful opportunities for young people to engage with the Arts.
Does Volta Projects have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Volta Projects. 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 Volta Projects?
Volta Projects's website is http://www.voltatheatre.com — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.