Is First Act Theatre a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists First Act Theatre as a registered charity (number 1027875) 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 First Act Theatre's charity number?

First Act Theatre's charity number is 1027875. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1027875?

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Does First Act Theatre have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for First Act 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 First Act Theatre?

First Act Theatre's website listed in our register data is http://www.firstacttheatre.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.

When was First Act Theatre registered as a charity?

First Act Theatre was entered on the register on 1 November 1993. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 02742066).

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First Act Theatre

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

First Act Theatre is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about First Act Theatre?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £4,882
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £8,947
Registered charity number: 1027875
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): Newcastle Upon Tyne
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.firstacttheatre.com

Quick answer

First Act Theatre (number 1027875) 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 First Act Theatre do?

First Act Theatre trains children and young people in aspects of theatre skills in the North East of England.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for First Act Theatre

Answers First Act Theatre gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, 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 does not record First Act Theatre as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 1 November 1993
Company number: 02742066 (Companies House)
Where it says it operates: Newcastle Upon Tyne City · Northumberland

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Services.

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What causes is First Act Theatre registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for First Act Theatre yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score First Act Theatre. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to First Act Theatre?

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Frequently asked questions

Is First Act Theatre a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists First Act Theatre as a registered charity (number 1027875) 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 First Act Theatre's charity number?: First Act Theatre's charity number is 1027875. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1027875?: Search 1027875 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 First Act Theatre do?: First Act Theatre trains children and young people in aspects of theatre skills in the North East of England.
Does First Act Theatre have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for First Act 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 First Act Theatre?: First Act Theatre's website listed in our register data is http://www.firstacttheatre.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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to First Act Theatre?: The register does not record First Act Theatre as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was First Act Theatre registered as a charity?: First Act Theatre was entered on the register on 1 November 1993. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 02742066).

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.