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title: "Shoebox Theatre CIO — check charity number 1202456 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Shoebox Theatre CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1202456. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Tamworth. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/shoebox-theatre-cio
retrieved: 2026-08-24T07:19:13.570Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Shoebox Theatre CIO is a registered charity (number 1202456) 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; recreation; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £2,088 (year ending 2025-03-22). 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 Shoebox Theatre CIO?

Registered charity number

1202456

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Tamworth

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-22)

£2,088

Website

[www.shoeboxtheatre.co.uk](http://www.shoeboxtheatre.co.uk/)

## What does Shoebox Theatre CIO do?

Shoebox Theatre cio is a small participatory community theatre group running professionally supported drama-related activities for those local to Tamworth, Staffordshire and open to all ages and abilities. Shoebox, doesn't have its own premises but operates in the easily accessible Community HUB run by CommunityTogether cic, and located at Offa House, Orchard Street, B79 7RE.

## What causes is Shoebox Theatre CIO registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/scienceRecreationOther Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Shoebox Theatre CIO yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Shoebox Theatre CIO 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Shoebox Theatre CIO a legitimate charity?

Yes. Shoebox Theatre CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1202456) 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 Shoebox Theatre CIO's charity number?

Shoebox Theatre CIO's charity number is 1202456. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1202456?

Search 1202456 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 Shoebox Theatre CIO do?

Shoebox Theatre cio is a small participatory community theatre group running professionally supported drama-related activities for those local to Tamworth, Staffordshire and open to all ages and abilities. Shoebox, doesn't have its own premises but operates in the easily accessible Community HUB run by CommunityTogether cic, and located at Offa House, Orchard Street, B79 7RE.

Does Shoebox Theatre CIO have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shoebox Theatre CIO. 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 Shoebox Theatre CIO?

Shoebox Theatre CIO's website is http://www.shoeboxtheatre.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/1202456).