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title: "Winchester Dramatic Society — check charity number 285043 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Winchester Dramatic Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 285043. Education/training charity based in Chesil Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/winchester-dramatic-society
retrieved: 2026-08-24T15:03:52.196Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Winchester Dramatic Society is a registered charity (number 285043) 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 £210,215 (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 Winchester Dramatic Society?

Registered charity number

285043

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Chesil Street

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£210,215

Website

[www.chesiltheatre.org.uk](http://www.chesiltheatre.org.uk/)

## What does Winchester Dramatic Society do?

Amateur dramatics society

## What causes is Winchester Dramatic Society registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Winchester Dramatic Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Winchester Dramatic Society 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?

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[Visit charity website](http://www.chesiltheatre.org.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Winchester Dramatic Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. Winchester Dramatic Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 285043) 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 Winchester Dramatic Society's charity number?

Winchester Dramatic Society's charity number is 285043. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 285043?

Search 285043 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 Winchester Dramatic Society do?

Amateur dramatics society

Does Winchester Dramatic Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Winchester Dramatic Society. 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 Winchester Dramatic Society?

Winchester Dramatic Society's website is http://www.chesiltheatre.org.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/285043).