Zest Theatre (number 1144299) 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 Zest Theatre do?
Zest is a national touring theatre company creating eye-opening new work for young people.We are passionate about the development of young audiences, particularly those in their mid to late teens. This is a key demographic for the arts sector. With each tour we gather data to find out more about our audience and the best ways to create long term arts engagement with young people.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Zest Theatre
Answers Zest Theatre gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
How much are Zest Theatre's highest-paid staff paid?
Zest Theatre's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports no employees paid more than £60,000.
The register reports headcounts in salary bands, not names. Individual pay is disclosed in the trustees' annual report.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Zest Theatre 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
Zest Theatre's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; 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 Zest Theatre registered for?
Arts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for Zest Theatre yet?
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The register data used for this profile lists Zest Theatre as a registered charity (number 1144299) 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 Zest Theatre's charity number?
Zest Theatre's charity number is 1144299. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Zest Theatre do?
Zest is a national touring theatre company creating eye-opening new work for young people.We are passionate about the development of young audiences, particularly those in their mid to late teens. This is a key demographic for the arts sector. With each tour we gather data to find out more about our audience and the best ways to create long term arts engagement with young people.
Does Zest Theatre have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Zest Theatre. 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 Zest Theatre?
Zest Theatre's website listed in our register data is http://www.zesttheatre.com. 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.
How much is Zest Theatre's chief executive paid?
The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. Zest Theatre's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports no employees paid more than £60,000. Charities normally disclose the chief executive's pay, or the pay of their highest-paid staff, in the remuneration note of the trustees' annual report and accounts.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Zest Theatre?
The register records Zest Theatre 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 Zest Theatre's trustees paid?
Zest Theatre's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Zest Theatre registered as a charity?
Zest Theatre was entered on the register on 17 October 2011. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 07747048).