--- title: "Friends of the Theatre on the Row — check charity number 1196976 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of the Theatre on the Row a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1196976. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Finings Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-the-theatre-on-the-row retrieved: 2026-08-25T07:27:07.959Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of the Theatre on the Row is a registered charity (number 1196976) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science; recreation. Its latest reported income was £39 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Friends of the Theatre on the Row? Registered charity number 1196976 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Finings Road Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £39 ## What does Friends of the Theatre on the Row do? Our intent is to establish and maintain an open-air performance space in Lane End , Buckinghamshire, for the use of residents and visitors. We plan to turn an under-used open space into a relatively low cost venue for amateur performers, schools and youth clubs to stage and watch events. Our current activities centre on raising awareness and support through free open air community performances. ## What causes is Friends of the Theatre on the Row registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/scienceRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of the Theatre on the Row yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of the Theatre on the Row 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=friends-of-the-theatre-on-the-row&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of the Theatre on the Row a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of the Theatre on the Row is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1196976) 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 Friends of the Theatre on the Row's charity number? Friends of the Theatre on the Row's charity number is 1196976. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1196976? Search 1196976 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 Friends of the Theatre on the Row do? Our intent is to establish and maintain an open-air performance space in Lane End , Buckinghamshire, for the use of residents and visitors. We plan to turn an under-used open space into a relatively low cost venue for amateur performers, schools and youth clubs to stage and watch events. Our current activities centre on raising awareness and support through free open air community performances. Does Friends of the Theatre on the Row have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of the Theatre on the Row. 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 Friends of the Theatre on the Row? Friends of the Theatre on the Row does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1196976).