--- title: "Mercury Theatre Wales — check charity number 1185530 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Mercury Theatre Wales a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1185530. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Cardiff. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/mercury-theatre-wales retrieved: 2026-08-23T23:14:25.717Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Mercury Theatre Wales is a registered charity (number 1185530) 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. Its latest reported income was £3,278 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Mercury Theatre Wales? Registered charity number 1185530 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Cardiff Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £3,278 Website [www.mercurytheatrewales.co.uk](http://www.mercurytheatrewales.co.uk/) ## What does Mercury Theatre Wales do? Theatre company producing new, thought-provoking work, created to be relevant to contemporary audiences and the communities with whom we engage. Also undertake project activity to encourage and empower practitioners to develop creative ideas, to work with new communities of interest and bring to the stage compelling issues, presenting them in both traditional venues and non-theatre settings. ## What causes is Mercury Theatre Wales registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Mercury Theatre Wales yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Mercury Theatre Wales 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=mercury-theatre-wales&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.mercurytheatrewales.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Mercury Theatre Wales a legitimate charity? Yes. Mercury Theatre Wales is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1185530) 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 Mercury Theatre Wales's charity number? Mercury Theatre Wales's charity number is 1185530. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1185530? Search 1185530 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 Mercury Theatre Wales do? Theatre company producing new, thought-provoking work, created to be relevant to contemporary audiences and the communities with whom we engage. Also undertake project activity to encourage and empower practitioners to develop creative ideas, to work with new communities of interest and bring to the stage compelling issues, presenting them in both traditional venues and non-theatre settings. Does Mercury Theatre Wales have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Mercury Theatre Wales. 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 Mercury Theatre Wales? Mercury Theatre Wales's website is http://www.mercurytheatrewales.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/1185530).