--- title: "Empire Electric Palace Theatre (Crook) — check charity number 1164008 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Empire Electric Palace Theatre (Crook) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1164008. Education/training charity based in Crook. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/empire-electric-palace-theatre-crook retrieved: 2026-08-24T00:32:17.175Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Empire Electric Palace Theatre (Crook) is a registered charity (number 1164008) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £2,510 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Empire Electric Palace Theatre (Crook)? Registered charity number 1164008 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Crook Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £2,510 Website [www.empirecrook.co.uk](https://www.empirecrook.co.uk/) ## 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. ## What causes is Empire Electric Palace Theatre (Crook) registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Empire Electric Palace Theatre (Crook) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Empire Electric Palace Theatre (Crook) 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=empire-electric-palace-theatre-crook&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.empirecrook.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Empire Electric Palace Theatre (Crook) a legitimate charity? Yes. Empire Electric Palace Theatre (Crook) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1164008) 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 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? Search 1164008 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 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. Does Empire Electric Palace Theatre (Crook) have reviews and complaints? 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 is https://www.empirecrook.co.uk — 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](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1164008).