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Empire Electric Palace Theatre (Crook) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.
Empire Electric Palace Theatre (Crook) (number 1164008) 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 Empire Electric Palace Theatre (Crook) do?
THE CHARITY OPERATES IN THE WEAR VALLEY AND WEARDALE AND IS SEEKING TO OPERATE THE EMPIRE BUILDING IN CROOK AS A CINEMA AND THEATRE WITH ADDITIONAL ARTS FACILITIES TO FURTHER EDUCATION IN THE ARTS. UNTIL THE EMPIRE BUILDING HAS BEEN PURCHASED THE CHARITY IS OPERATING FROM VARIOUS VENUES PROVIDING ADHOC ENTERTAINMENT AND ENCOURAGING PARTICIPATING IN THE ARTS.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Empire Electric Palace Theatre (Crook)
Answers Empire Electric Palace Theatre (Crook) gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 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 Empire Electric Palace Theatre (Crook) 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
Empire Electric Palace Theatre (Crook)'s annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Eept
Where it says it operates
Durham
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
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.
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Is Empire Electric Palace Theatre (Crook) a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Empire Electric Palace Theatre (Crook) as a registered charity (number 1164008) 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 Empire Electric Palace Theatre (Crook)'s charity number?
Empire Electric Palace Theatre (Crook)'s charity number is 1164008. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1164008?
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What does Empire Electric Palace Theatre (Crook) do?
THE CHARITY OPERATES IN THE WEAR VALLEY AND WEARDALE AND IS SEEKING TO OPERATE THE EMPIRE BUILDING IN CROOK AS A CINEMA AND THEATRE WITH ADDITIONAL ARTS FACILITIES TO FURTHER EDUCATION IN THE ARTS. UNTIL THE EMPIRE BUILDING HAS BEEN PURCHASED THE CHARITY IS OPERATING FROM VARIOUS VENUES PROVIDING ADHOC ENTERTAINMENT AND ENCOURAGING PARTICIPATING IN THE ARTS.
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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Empire Electric Palace Theatre (Crook). 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 Empire Electric Palace Theatre (Crook)?
Empire Electric Palace Theatre (Crook)'s website listed in our register data is https://www.empirecrook.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 Empire Electric Palace Theatre (Crook)?
The register records Empire Electric Palace Theatre (Crook) 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 Empire Electric Palace Theatre (Crook)'s trustees paid?
Empire Electric Palace Theatre (Crook)'s annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Empire Electric Palace Theatre (Crook) registered as a charity?
Empire Electric Palace Theatre (Crook) was entered on the register on 16 October 2015.