--- title: "Riding Lights — check charity number 1070142 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Riding Lights a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1070142. Education/training charity based in Friargate Theatre. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/riding-lights retrieved: 2026-08-23T21:45:04.678Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Riding Lights is a registered charity (number 1070142) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; religious activities; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £455,442 (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 Riding Lights? Registered charity number 1070142 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Friargate Theatre Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £455,442 Website [www.ridinglights.org](http://www.ridinglights.org/) ## What does Riding Lights do? Productions, performances and special events - from small scale to major touring productions.Short filmsYouth TheatreResidential Summer SchoolSpecial education projectsDrama training and teaching ## What causes is Riding Lights registered for? Education/trainingReligious ActivitiesArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Riding Lights yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Riding Lights 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=riding-lights&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ridinglights.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Riding Lights a legitimate charity? Yes. Riding Lights is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1070142) 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 Riding Lights's charity number? Riding Lights's charity number is 1070142. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1070142? Search 1070142 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 Riding Lights do? Productions, performances and special events - from small scale to major touring productions.Short filmsYouth TheatreResidential Summer SchoolSpecial education projectsDrama training and teaching Does Riding Lights have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Riding Lights. 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 Riding Lights? Riding Lights's website is http://www.ridinglights.org — 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/1070142).