--- title: "The Cecil Hepworth Playhouse - Theatre for the Community — check charity number 1200829 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Cecil Hepworth Playhouse - Theatre for the Community a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1200829. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Byfleet. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-cecil-hepworth-playhouse-theatre-for-the-community retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:26:57.954Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Cecil Hepworth Playhouse - Theatre for the Community is a registered charity (number 1200829) 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; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £108,381 (year ending 2024-10-31). 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 Cecil Hepworth Playhouse - Theatre for the Community? Registered charity number 1200829 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Byfleet Latest income (year ending 2024-10-31) £108,381 Website [www.cecilhepworthplayhouse.co.uk](http://www.cecilhepworthplayhouse.co.uk/) ## What does The Cecil Hepworth Playhouse - Theatre for the Community do? * Provide a community led Theatre venue* Share the history of The CHP & importance to British Film Industry* Promote theatrical arts* Build capacity & skills, inc opportunities for emerging artists & talent to develop performance, stagecraft, tech & theatre management* Promote health benefits (mental & physical) of engagement in Perf. arts* Build community thru volunteering & performance ## What causes is The Cecil Hepworth Playhouse - Theatre for the Community registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/scienceEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Cecil Hepworth Playhouse - Theatre for the Community yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Cecil Hepworth Playhouse - Theatre for the Community 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-cecil-hepworth-playhouse-theatre-for-the-community&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.cecilhepworthplayhouse.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Cecil Hepworth Playhouse - Theatre for the Community a legitimate charity? Yes. The Cecil Hepworth Playhouse - Theatre for the Community is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1200829) 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 Cecil Hepworth Playhouse - Theatre for the Community's charity number? The Cecil Hepworth Playhouse - Theatre for the Community's charity number is 1200829. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1200829? Search 1200829 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 Cecil Hepworth Playhouse - Theatre for the Community do? * Provide a community led Theatre venue* Share the history of The CHP & importance to British Film Industry* Promote theatrical arts* Build capacity & skills, inc opportunities for emerging artists & talent to develop performance, stagecraft, tech & theatre management* Promote health benefits (mental & physical) of engagement in Perf. arts* Build community thru volunteering & performance Does The Cecil Hepworth Playhouse - Theatre for the Community have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Cecil Hepworth Playhouse - Theatre for the Community. 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 Cecil Hepworth Playhouse - Theatre for the Community? The Cecil Hepworth Playhouse - Theatre for the Community's website is http://www.cecilhepworthplayhouse.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/1200829).