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The Brunton Theatre Trust (The Brunton) is a Scottish Charity that was established in 1994. Based in the region of East Lothian, The Brunton exists to bring the very best theatre, music, dance, comedy, children’s theatre, film and participatory activities to the region for the enjoyment a enrichment of the communities that the Trust serves. To deliver this, The Brunton presents a year-round high-quality performance programme, blending commercial programming alongside more niche work to entertain, challenge and delight our audiences. The breadth of the programming is ambitious and seeks to represent the diversity of East Lothian and Scotland. In addition to offering a high-quality programme of arts events for audiences to attend, The Brunton also provides inclusive opportunities for involvement …
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Brunton Theatre Trust has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBrunton Theatre Trust is a registered education nonprofit based in Haddington, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1994 and has been operating for 32 years. Its registration number is SC022422. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 53/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £867K in annual revenue.
Brunton Theatre Trust's official registration number is SC022422, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Brunton Theatre Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53/100. 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 53 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 98% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
Brunton Theatre Trust is located in Haddington, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1994 and has been active for 32 years.
Based on official tax filings, Brunton Theatre Trust has £867K in annual revenue. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 98% for education charities in United Kingdom. Fundraising costs represent 2%. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Brunton Theatre Trust is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Trust. It has £867K in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Brunton Theatre Trust is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 98% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 98%). 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.
The Brunton Theatre Trust (The Brunton) is a Scottish Charity that was established in 1994. Based in the region of East Lothian, The Brunton exists to bring the very best theatre, music, dance, comedy, children’s theatre, film and participatory activities to the region for the enjoyment a enrichment of the communities that the Trust serves. To deliver this, The Brunton presents a year-round high-quality performance programme, blending commercial programming alongside more niche work to entertain, challenge and delight our audiences. The breadth of the programming is ambitious and seeks to represent the diversity of East Lothian and Scotland. In addition to offering a high-quality programme of arts events for audiences... Brunton Theatre Trust is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1994.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 98% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 98%. Its annual revenue of £867K is comparable to the peer average of £994K.
Brunton Theatre Trust is a charitable trust, the oldest legal form for UK charities. Trusts are governed by a trust deed and overseen by trustees who manage the charity's assets for the benefit of its stated purposes. Trusts are not incorporated and do not have a separate legal personality. Its Charity Commission registration number is SC022422.
You can verify Brunton Theatre Trust 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. 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 Brunton Theatre Trust directly through its donation page (https://www.thebrunton.co.uk/support-us/). 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 Brunton Theatre Trust 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.
Brunton Theatre Trust is based in Haddington 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.
Brunton Theatre Trust was first registered in 1994, making it approximately 32 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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Brunton Theatre Trust 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.
Brunton Theatre Trust 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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Founding date · 1994
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Quick facts about Brunton Theatre Trust
- What is Brunton Theatre Trust?
- Brunton Theatre Trust is a education trust based in Haddington, United Kingdom. The Brunton Theatre Trust (The Brunton) is a Scottish Charity that was established in 1994. Based in the region of East Lothian, The Brunton exists to bring the very best theatre, music, dance, comedy, children’s theatre, film and participatory activities to the region for the enjoyment a enrichment of the communities that the Trust serves. To deliver this, The Brunton presents a year-round high-quality performance programme, blending commercial programming alongside more niche work to entertain, challenge and delight our audiences. The breadth of the programming is ambitious and seeks to represent the diversity of East Lothian and Scotland. In addition to offering a high-quality programme of arts events for audiences to attend, The Brunton also provides inclusive opportunities for involvement and participation in the arts through creative learning and community development activities, namely through The Brunton Performing Arts Network (BPAN). 'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science' The objects for which the Trust is established are for the advancement of education in the fields of the performing arts and related cultural activities and the promotion of social welfare of the public at large and in particular of the inhabitants of Musselburgh and of visitors thereto by the promotion organisation and production of performances and displays of drama, music and similar arts suitable for presentation to the general public in appropriate halls, theatres and other premises in the United Kingdom and in particular in the Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh.
- When was Brunton Theatre Trust founded?
- Brunton Theatre Trust was founded in 1994.
- Where is Brunton Theatre Trust located?
- Headquartered in Haddington, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Brunton Theatre Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M. 98% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Brunton Theatre Trust trustworthy?
- Brunton Theatre Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53 out of 100 (Partial transparency). 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 Brunton Theatre Trust's registration number?
- Registration: SC022422 (United Kingdom).
- What is Brunton Theatre Trust's website?
- https://www.thebrunton.co.uk
- Are donations to Brunton Theatre Trust 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.