--- title: "The Gielgud Academy Trust — check charity number 1186845 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Gielgud Academy Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1186845. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Oathall House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-gielgud-academy-trust retrieved: 2026-08-26T00:22:43.457Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Gielgud Academy Trust is a registered charity (number 1186845) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £98,000 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Gielgud Academy Trust? Registered charity number 1186845 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Oathall House Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £98,000 Website [gielgudacademy.co.uk](http://gielgudacademy.co.uk/) ## What does The Gielgud Academy Trust do? We are a performing arts school which offers a fully comprehensive professional training in drama, dance and musical theatre to children from aged 3 - 18. Scholarships and bursaries are available to the disadvantaged and needy. ## What causes is The Gielgud Academy Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Gielgud Academy Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Gielgud Academy 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=the-gielgud-academy-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://gielgudacademy.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Gielgud Academy Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Gielgud Academy Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1186845) 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 Gielgud Academy Trust's charity number? The Gielgud Academy Trust's charity number is 1186845. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1186845? Search 1186845 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 Gielgud Academy Trust do? We are a performing arts school which offers a fully comprehensive professional training in drama, dance and musical theatre to children from aged 3 - 18. Scholarships and bursaries are available to the disadvantaged and needy. Does The Gielgud Academy Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Gielgud Academy 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 The Gielgud Academy Trust? The Gielgud Academy Trust's website is http://gielgudacademy.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/1186845).