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Registered charity · No. 266186Savile House

The Society for Theatre Research

The Society for Theatre Research is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage, based in Savile House.

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The Society for Theatre Research is a registered charity (number 266186) 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; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £50,677 (year ending 2024-09-30). 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 Society for Theatre Research?

Registered charity number
266186
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
Savile House
Latest income (year ending 2024-09-30)
£50,677

What does The Society for Theatre Research do?

The society serves those interested in the history and technique of British Theatre by arranging public lectures, by publishing books and a thrice-yearly journal ('Theatre Notebook') and by awarding research grants to individuals and institutions. It awards an annual theatre book prize and stages the Poel Event, an annual workshop promoting good stage speech, most recently at the National Theatre.

What causes is The Society for Theatre Research registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Society for Theatre Research yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Society for Theatre Research 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Society for Theatre Research a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Society for Theatre Research is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 266186) 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 Society for Theatre Research's charity number?
The Society for Theatre Research's charity number is 266186. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 266186?
Search 266186 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 Society for Theatre Research do?
The society serves those interested in the history and technique of British Theatre by arranging public lectures, by publishing books and a thrice-yearly journal ('Theatre Notebook') and by awarding research grants to individuals and institutions. It awards an annual theatre book prize and stages the Poel Event, an annual workshop promoting good stage speech, most recently at the National Theatre.
Does The Society for Theatre Research have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Society for Theatre Research. 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 Society for Theatre Research?
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Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.