--- title: "Wind-Up Penguin Theatre Company — check charity number 1161255 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Wind-Up Penguin Theatre Company a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1161255. General Charitable Purposes charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wind-up-penguin-theatre-company retrieved: 2026-08-24T11:21:11.709Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Wind-Up Penguin Theatre Company is a registered charity (number 1161255) 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 £17,699 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Wind-Up Penguin Theatre Company? Registered charity number 1161255 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location London Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £17,699 Website [www.winduppenguin.org.uk](http://www.winduppenguin.org.uk/) ## What does Wind-Up Penguin Theatre Company do? We bring music-theatre performances and workshops to children in the UK and overseas (who in particular but not exclusively have restricted access to the arts). In 2015, we performed over 40 shows to underprivileged children in Brazil, Peru, and Germany, ## What causes is Wind-Up Penguin Theatre Company registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wind-Up Penguin Theatre Company yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wind-Up Penguin Theatre Company 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=wind-up-penguin-theatre-company&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.winduppenguin.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Wind-Up Penguin Theatre Company a legitimate charity? Yes. Wind-Up Penguin Theatre Company is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1161255) 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 Wind-Up Penguin Theatre Company's charity number? Wind-Up Penguin Theatre Company's charity number is 1161255. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1161255? Search 1161255 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 Wind-Up Penguin Theatre Company do? We bring music-theatre performances and workshops to children in the UK and overseas (who in particular but not exclusively have restricted access to the arts). In 2015, we performed over 40 shows to underprivileged children in Brazil, Peru, and Germany, Does Wind-Up Penguin Theatre Company have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wind-Up Penguin Theatre Company. 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 Wind-Up Penguin Theatre Company? Wind-Up Penguin Theatre Company's website is http://www.winduppenguin.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/1161255).