--- title: "Lancaster Footlights & Grand Theatre — check charity number 1198714 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lancaster Footlights & Grand Theatre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1198714. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in St Leonardgate. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lancaster-footlights-grand-theatre retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:34:35.506Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lancaster Footlights & Grand Theatre is a registered charity (number 1198714) 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; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £589,707 (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 Lancaster Footlights & Grand Theatre? Registered charity number 1198714 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location St Leonardgate Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £589,707 Website [lancastergrand.co.uk](http://lancastergrand.co.uk/) ## What does Lancaster Footlights & Grand Theatre do? Lancaster Footlights is a thriving amateur drama group which is based at Lancaster Grand Theatre. They first started performing in the 1920's and purchased the Grand in 1951 to save it from demolition. Over the years the theatre has been progressively restored and it is now regularly used by many community groups and a wide range of professional acts. ## What causes is Lancaster Footlights & Grand Theatre registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lancaster Footlights & Grand Theatre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lancaster Footlights & Grand Theatre 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=lancaster-footlights-grand-theatre&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://lancastergrand.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lancaster Footlights & Grand Theatre a legitimate charity? Yes. Lancaster Footlights & Grand Theatre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1198714) 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 Lancaster Footlights & Grand Theatre's charity number? Lancaster Footlights & Grand Theatre's charity number is 1198714. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1198714? Search 1198714 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 Lancaster Footlights & Grand Theatre do? Lancaster Footlights is a thriving amateur drama group which is based at Lancaster Grand Theatre. They first started performing in the 1920's and purchased the Grand in 1951 to save it from demolition. Over the years the theatre has been progressively restored and it is now regularly used by many community groups and a wide range of professional acts. Does Lancaster Footlights & Grand Theatre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lancaster Footlights & Grand 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 Lancaster Footlights & Grand Theatre? Lancaster Footlights & Grand Theatre's website is http://lancastergrand.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/1198714).