--- title: "Newtown Amateur Dramatic Society — check charity number 256960 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Newtown Amateur Dramatic Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 256960. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Llanidloes Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/newtown-amateur-dramatic-society retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:51:52.502Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Newtown Amateur Dramatic Society is a registered charity (number 256960) 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 £12,914 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 Newtown Amateur Dramatic Society? Registered charity number 256960 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Llanidloes Road Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31) £12,914 Website [www.powystheatre.org.uk](http://www.powystheatre.org.uk/) ## What does Newtown Amateur Dramatic Society do? running 'The Powys Theatre' and producing plays ## What causes is Newtown Amateur Dramatic Society registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Newtown Amateur Dramatic Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Newtown Amateur 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? 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=newtown-amateur-dramatic-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.powystheatre.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Newtown Amateur Dramatic Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Newtown Amateur Dramatic Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 256960) 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 Newtown Amateur Dramatic Society's charity number? Newtown Amateur Dramatic Society's charity number is 256960. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 256960? Search 256960 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 Newtown Amateur Dramatic Society do? running 'The Powys Theatre' and producing plays Does Newtown Amateur Dramatic Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Newtown Amateur 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 Newtown Amateur Dramatic Society? Newtown Amateur Dramatic Society's website is http://www.powystheatre.org.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/256960).