--- title: "Octagon Theatre Trust Limited — check charity number 248833 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Octagon Theatre Trust Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 248833. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Howell Croft South. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/octagon-theatre-trust-limited retrieved: 2026-08-23T02:21:31.479Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Octagon Theatre Trust Limited is a registered charity (number 248833) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £4,247,150 (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 Octagon Theatre Trust Limited? Registered charity number 248833 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Howell Croft South Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £4,247,150 Website [www.octagonbolton.co.uk](http://www.octagonbolton.co.uk/) ## What does Octagon Theatre Trust Limited do? TO PROMOTE, MAINTAIN, IMPROVE AND ADVANCE, EDUCATION, PARTICULARLY BY THE PRODUCTION OF EDUCATIONAL PLAYS AND THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE ARTS INCLUDING DRAMA, MIME, DANCE, SINGING AND MUSIC, AND TO FORMULATE, PREPARE AND ESTABLISH SCHEMES THEREFOR PROVIDED THAT ALL OBJECTS OF THE COMPANY SHALL BE OF A CHARITABLE NATURE. ## What causes is Octagon Theatre Trust Limited registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Octagon Theatre Trust Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Octagon Theatre Trust Limited 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=octagon-theatre-trust-limited&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.octagonbolton.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Octagon Theatre Trust Limited a legitimate charity? Yes. Octagon Theatre Trust Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 248833) 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 Octagon Theatre Trust Limited's charity number? Octagon Theatre Trust Limited's charity number is 248833. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 248833? Search 248833 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 Octagon Theatre Trust Limited do? TO PROMOTE, MAINTAIN, IMPROVE AND ADVANCE, EDUCATION, PARTICULARLY BY THE PRODUCTION OF EDUCATIONAL PLAYS AND THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE ARTS INCLUDING DRAMA, MIME, DANCE, SINGING AND MUSIC, AND TO FORMULATE, PREPARE AND ESTABLISH SCHEMES THEREFOR PROVIDED THAT ALL OBJECTS OF THE COMPANY SHALL BE OF A CHARITABLE NATURE. Does Octagon Theatre Trust Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Octagon Theatre Trust Limited. 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 Octagon Theatre Trust Limited? Octagon Theatre Trust Limited's website is http://www.octagonbolton.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/248833).