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title: "Newquay Dramatic Society — check charity number 280786 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Newquay Dramatic Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 280786. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Lane Theatre. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/newquay-dramatic-society
retrieved: 2026-08-23T19:56:18.798Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Newquay Dramatic Society is a registered charity (number 280786) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £108,010 (year ending 2025-10-31). 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 Newquay Dramatic Society?

Registered charity number

280786

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Lane Theatre

Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31)

£108,010

Website

[www.lanetheatre.co.uk](http://www.lanetheatre.co.uk/)

## What does Newquay Dramatic Society do?

The Newquay Dramatic Society performs stage productions (amateur dramatics) for the benefit of the people of Cornwall and visitors to Cornwall from other parts of the country. Newquay Dramatic Society also hires its theatre to other performing groups, community groups and acts in order to widen its range of cultural events.

## What causes is Newquay Dramatic Society registered for?

General Charitable PurposesArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Newquay Dramatic Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Newquay Dramatic Society 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?

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[Visit charity website](http://www.lanetheatre.co.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Newquay Dramatic Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. Newquay Dramatic Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 280786) 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 Newquay Dramatic Society's charity number?

Newquay Dramatic Society's charity number is 280786. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 280786?

Search 280786 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 Newquay Dramatic Society do?

The Newquay Dramatic Society performs stage productions (amateur dramatics) for the benefit of the people of Cornwall and visitors to Cornwall from other parts of the country. Newquay Dramatic Society also hires its theatre to other performing groups, community groups and acts in order to widen its range of cultural events.

Does Newquay Dramatic Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Newquay Dramatic Society. 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 Newquay Dramatic Society?

Newquay Dramatic Society's website is http://www.lanetheatre.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/280786).