--- title: "The Palace Theatre Charity — check charity number 263658 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Palace Theatre Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 263658. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Victoria Avenue. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-palace-theatre-charity retrieved: 2026-08-27T06:18:46.425Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Palace Theatre Charity is a registered charity (number 263658) 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. Its latest reported income was £60,733 (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 The Palace Theatre Charity? Registered charity number 263658 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Victoria Avenue Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £60,733 Website [www.southend.gov.uk](http://www.southend.gov.uk/) ## What does The Palace Theatre Charity do? The Palace Theatre was conveyed to the council by Mrs GE Mouillot in a deed of gift as an expression of her interest and goodwill towards the then County Borough Council.The Theatre is used for the general benefit of the inhabitants of Southend-on-Sea ## What causes is The Palace Theatre Charity registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Palace Theatre Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Palace Theatre Charity 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-palace-theatre-charity&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.southend.gov.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Palace Theatre Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. The Palace Theatre Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 263658) 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 Palace Theatre Charity's charity number? The Palace Theatre Charity's charity number is 263658. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 263658? Search 263658 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 Palace Theatre Charity do? The Palace Theatre was conveyed to the council by Mrs GE Mouillot in a deed of gift as an expression of her interest and goodwill towards the then County Borough Council.The Theatre is used for the general benefit of the inhabitants of Southend-on-Sea Does The Palace Theatre Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Palace Theatre Charity. 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 Palace Theatre Charity? The Palace Theatre Charity's website is http://www.southend.gov.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/263658).