--- title: "The Whips — check charity number 299657 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Whips a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 299657. Education/training charity based in Silkmore Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-whips retrieved: 2026-08-28T15:13:42.231Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Whips is a registered charity (number 299657) 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 £18,222 (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 Whips? Registered charity number 299657 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Silkmore Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £18,222 Website [www.whipstheatre.org](http://www.whipstheatre.org/) ## What does The Whips do? The Whips is an amateur dramatic society established to promote the advancement and improvement of general education in relation to all aspects of The Art of Drama and the development of public appreciation of such art and to give opprtunity to perform to those aged between 8 and 80. ## What causes is The Whips registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Whips yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Whips 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-whips&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.whipstheatre.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Whips a legitimate charity? Yes. The Whips is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 299657) 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 Whips's charity number? The Whips's charity number is 299657. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 299657? Search 299657 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 Whips do? The Whips is an amateur dramatic society established to promote the advancement and improvement of general education in relation to all aspects of The Art of Drama and the development of public appreciation of such art and to give opprtunity to perform to those aged between 8 and 80. Does The Whips have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Whips. 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 Whips? The Whips's website is http://www.whipstheatre.org — 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/299657).