--- title: "The Arden Theatre Group — check charity number 274906 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Arden Theatre Group a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 274906. Education/training charity based in Leslie Smith Drive. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-arden-theatre-group retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:52:57.384Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Arden Theatre Group is a registered charity (number 274906) 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 £71,628 (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 The Arden Theatre Group? Registered charity number 274906 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Leslie Smith Drive Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £71,628 Website [www.ardentheatre.org.uk](http://www.ardentheatre.org.uk/) ## What does The Arden Theatre Group do? Theatre Group ## What causes is The Arden Theatre Group registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Arden Theatre Group yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Arden Theatre Group 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=the-arden-theatre-group&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ardentheatre.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Arden Theatre Group a legitimate charity? Yes. The Arden Theatre Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 274906) 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 The Arden Theatre Group's charity number? The Arden Theatre Group's charity number is 274906. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 274906? Search 274906 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 The Arden Theatre Group do? Theatre Group Does The Arden Theatre Group have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Arden Theatre Group. 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 The Arden Theatre Group? The Arden Theatre Group's website is http://www.ardentheatre.org.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/274906).