--- title: "Sunderland Empire Theatre Trust — check charity number 502333 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sunderland Empire Theatre Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 502333. Education/training charity based in Plater Way. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sunderland-empire-theatre-trust retrieved: 2026-08-26T06:28:23.341Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sunderland Empire Theatre Trust is a registered charity (number 502333) 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 £22,382 (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 Sunderland Empire Theatre Trust? Registered charity number 502333 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Plater Way Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £22,382 ## What does Sunderland Empire Theatre Trust do? TO PROMOTE, MAINTAIN, IMPROVE AND ADVANCE EDUCATION, PARTICULARLY BY THE PRODUCTION OF EDUCATIONAL PLAYS AND THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE ARTS. ## What causes is Sunderland Empire Theatre Trust registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sunderland Empire Theatre Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sunderland Empire Theatre 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=sunderland-empire-theatre-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sunderland Empire Theatre Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Sunderland Empire Theatre Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 502333) 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 Sunderland Empire Theatre Trust's charity number? Sunderland Empire Theatre Trust's charity number is 502333. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 502333? Search 502333 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 Sunderland Empire Theatre Trust do? TO PROMOTE, MAINTAIN, IMPROVE AND ADVANCE EDUCATION, PARTICULARLY BY THE PRODUCTION OF EDUCATIONAL PLAYS AND THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE ARTS. Does Sunderland Empire Theatre Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sunderland Empire Theatre 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 Sunderland Empire Theatre Trust? Sunderland Empire Theatre Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/502333).