--- title: "Stan's Cafe Theatre — check charity number 1201170 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Stan's Cafe Theatre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1201170. Education/training charity based in Birmingham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/stan-s-cafe-theatre retrieved: 2026-08-25T22:04:22.608Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Stan's Cafe Theatre is a registered charity (number 1201170) 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 £428,731 (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 Stan's Cafe Theatre? Registered charity number 1201170 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Birmingham Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £428,731 Website [stans.cafe](https://stans.cafe/) ## What does Stan's Cafe Theatre do? Stan's Cafe make highly original theatre from their Birmingham base and tour it locally and internationally. Often presented free in non-theatre spaces, to offer wide audience access, these shows help people see the world in new ways. An extensive participatory programme encourages learning across age groups but particularly focuses on school improvement across the curriculum through the arts. ## What causes is Stan's Cafe Theatre registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Stan's Cafe Theatre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Stan's Cafe Theatre 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=stan-s-cafe-theatre&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://stans.cafe/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Stan's Cafe Theatre a legitimate charity? Yes. Stan's Cafe Theatre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1201170) 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 Stan's Cafe Theatre's charity number? Stan's Cafe Theatre's charity number is 1201170. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1201170? Search 1201170 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 Stan's Cafe Theatre do? Stan's Cafe make highly original theatre from their Birmingham base and tour it locally and internationally. Often presented free in non-theatre spaces, to offer wide audience access, these shows help people see the world in new ways. An extensive participatory programme encourages learning across age groups but particularly focuses on school improvement across the curriculum through the arts. Does Stan's Cafe Theatre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Stan's Cafe Theatre. 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 Stan's Cafe Theatre? Stan's Cafe Theatre's website is https://stans.cafe/ — 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/1201170).