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'It carries out activities or services itself' 'the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended' Tbe objects of the Charity are to promote maintain improve and advance the education and training principally but not exclusively of children and young persons by their participation and involvement with all aspects of the perfomance of educational musical productions including theatre dance drama music singing literature sculpture and painting and the encouragement of the Arts generally (''the Objects').
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, British Youth Music Theatre has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 95% of the 19,540 arts & culture charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds 4 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2023. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 36 is below most of the 21,809 arts & culture charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its governance. Explore United Kingdom data
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- financial records (4 filed years)
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- leadership details (present for 90% of comparable organizations)
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBritish Youth Music Theatre is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in London, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its registration number is SC039863. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 36/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £1M in annual revenue.
British Youth Music Theatre's official registration number is SC039863, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
British Youth Music Theatre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 36/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 36 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
British Youth Music Theatre is located in London, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.
Based on official tax filings, British Youth Music Theatre has £1M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
British Youth Music Theatre is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £1M in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, British Youth Music Theatre is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
'It carries out activities or services itself' 'the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended' Tbe objects of the Charity are to promote maintain improve and advance the education and training principally but not exclusively of children and young persons by their participation and involvement with all aspects of the perfomance of educational musical productions including theatre dance drama music singing literature sculpture and painting and the encouragement of the Arts generally (''the Objects'). British Youth Music Theatre is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £1M is comparable to the peer average of £629K.
British Youth Music Theatre is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability. Its Charity Commission registration number is SC039863.
You can verify British Youth Music Theatre in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Because this is a charitable company, you can also check its filings on Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/). Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.
You can donate to British Youth Music Theatre directly through its donation page (https://britishyouthmusictheatre.org/support-us/donate/). UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.
Donations to British Youth Music Theatre are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.
British Youth Music Theatre is based in London in Scotland. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
British Youth Music Theatre was first registered in 2008, making it approximately 18 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
British Youth Music Theatre is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
British Youth Music Theatre is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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- Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Founding date · 2008
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about British Youth Music Theatre
- What is British Youth Music Theatre?
- British Youth Music Theatre is a arts & culture charitable company based in London, United Kingdom. 'It carries out activities or services itself' 'the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended' Tbe objects of the Charity are to promote maintain improve and advance the education and training principally but not exclusively of children and young persons by their participation and involvement with all aspects of the perfomance of educational musical productions including theatre dance drama music singing literature sculpture and painting and the encouragement of the Arts generally (''the Objects').
- When was British Youth Music Theatre founded?
- British Youth Music Theatre was founded in 2008.
- Where is British Youth Music Theatre located?
- Headquartered in London, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is British Youth Music Theatre's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately £1M-£10M.
- Is British Youth Music Theatre trustworthy?
- British Youth Music Theatre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 36 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is British Youth Music Theatre's registration number?
- Registration: SC039863 (United Kingdom).
- What is British Youth Music Theatre's website?
- https://www.britishyouthmusictheatre.org
- Are donations to British Youth Music Theatre tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.