--- title: "Sadler's Wells Development Trust — check charity number 263450 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sadler's Wells Development Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 263450. Education/training charity based in Rosebery Avenue. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sadler-s-wells-development-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:21:00.110Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sadler's Wells Development Trust is a registered charity (number 263450) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £62 (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 Sadler's Wells Development Trust? Registered charity number 263450 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Rosebery Avenue Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £62 Website [www.sadlerswells.com](http://www.sadlerswells.com/) ## What does Sadler's Wells Development Trust do? To advance education, particularly by encouraging appreciation of the dramatic arts. ## What causes is Sadler's Wells Development Trust registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sadler's Wells Development Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sadler's Wells Development Trust 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=sadler-s-wells-development-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.sadlerswells.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sadler's Wells Development Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Sadler's Wells Development Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 263450) 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 Sadler's Wells Development Trust's charity number? Sadler's Wells Development Trust's charity number is 263450. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 263450? Search 263450 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 Sadler's Wells Development Trust do? To advance education, particularly by encouraging appreciation of the dramatic arts. Does Sadler's Wells Development Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sadler's Wells Development Trust. 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 Sadler's Wells Development Trust? Sadler's Wells Development Trust's website is http://www.sadlerswells.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](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/263450).