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Registered charity · No. 1161399CIOYork

Out of Character

Out of Character is a registered charity in England & Wales working in the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability, arts/culture/heritage/science, based in York.

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Out of Character is a registered charity (number 1161399) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £40,161 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Out of Character?

Registered charity number
1161399
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
York
Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)
£40,161

What does Out of Character do?

The purpose of Out of Character is to promote social inclusion among people who are socially excluded from society, or parts of society by reason of mental illness, in particular by:- providing theatre opportunities to adults who use or have used mental health services.-promoting an understanding of mental illness through the use of theatre

What causes is Out of Character registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisabilityArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Out of Character yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Out of Character 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Out of Character a legitimate charity?
Yes. Out of Character is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1161399) 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 Out of Character's charity number?
Out of Character's charity number is 1161399. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1161399?
Search 1161399 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 Out of Character do?
The purpose of Out of Character is to promote social inclusion among people who are socially excluded from society, or parts of society by reason of mental illness, in particular by:- providing theatre opportunities to adults who use or have used mental health services.-promoting an understanding of mental illness through the use of theatre
Does Out of Character have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Out of Character. 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 Out of Character?
Out of Character's website is http://outofcharactertheatre.squarespace.com/ — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.