Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Equal People Performing Arts is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, disability, arts/culture/heritage/science.
Equal People Performing Arts (number 1116649) 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 Equal People Performing Arts do?
The goal of Equal People was to open performing arts facilities that are accessible to all. In 2014/2015 a facility to accommodate the needs of all was opened and the many years of donations and charitable activities was invested. Now the charity needs to maintain the wonderful facility and ensure that opportunities are available to allow the charity to continue fulfilling the objectives.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Equal People Performing Arts
Answers Equal People Performing Arts gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 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 Equal People Performing Arts 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
Equal People Performing Arts's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Mushroom Theatre Company
Previous names on the register
The Equal People Theatre Company
Where it says it operates
Essex
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; 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.
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Is Equal People Performing Arts a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Equal People Performing Arts as a registered charity (number 1116649) 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 Equal People Performing Arts's charity number?
Equal People Performing Arts's charity number is 1116649. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1116649?
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What does Equal People Performing Arts do?
The goal of Equal People was to open performing arts facilities that are accessible to all. In 2014/2015 a facility to accommodate the needs of all was opened and the many years of donations and charitable activities was invested. Now the charity needs to maintain the wonderful facility and ensure that opportunities are available to allow the charity to continue fulfilling the objectives.
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How can I donate to Equal People Performing Arts?
Equal People Performing Arts's website listed in our register data is http://www.equalpeople.org.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 Equal People Performing Arts?
The register records Equal People Performing Arts 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 Equal People Performing Arts's trustees paid?
Equal People Performing Arts's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Equal People Performing Arts previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Equal People Performing Arts: The Equal People Theatre Company.
When was Equal People Performing Arts registered as a charity?
Equal People Performing Arts was entered on the register on 6 November 2006.