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Theatre operator 'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science' 3.1 The Charitable Purposes of the Trust ('the Charitable Purposes'), whether working on its own and/or collaboratively with others, are: 3.1 .1 to promote Arts and Culture in all or any of their forms and to foster an understanding and appreciation thereof. and 3.1 .2 to educate the public about Arts and Culture in all or any of their forms, and the heritage of Arts and Culture.
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- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 78,357 education charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Established in 1991, it predates 80% of the education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- Its integrity score of 51 is below most of the 87,708 education 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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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCapital Theatres is a registered education nonprofit based in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1991 and has been operating for 35 years. Its registration number is SC018605. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 51/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £30M in annual revenue.
Capital Theatres's official registration number is SC018605, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Capital Theatres has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100. 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 51 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 92% 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.
Capital Theatres is located in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1991 and has been active for 35 years.
Based on official tax filings, Capital Theatres has £30M in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 85% for education charities in United Kingdom. Fundraising costs represent 8%. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £994K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Capital Theatres is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £30M in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Capital Theatres is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 92% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). 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.
Theatre operator 'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science' 3.1 The Charitable Purposes of the Trust ('the Charitable Purposes'), whether working on its own and/or collaboratively with others, are: 3.1 .1 to promote Arts and Culture in all or any of their forms and to foster an understanding and appreciation thereof. and 3.1 .2 to educate the public about Arts and Culture in all or any of their forms, and the heritage of Arts and Culture. Capital Theatres is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1991.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of £30M is well above the peer average of £994K.
Capital Theatres 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 SC018605.
You can verify Capital Theatres 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 Capital Theatres directly through its donation page (https://www.capitaltheatres.com/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 Capital Theatres 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.
Capital Theatres is based in Edinburgh 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.
Capital Theatres was first registered in 1991, making it approximately 35 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.
Capital Theatres 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.
Capital Theatres 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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Quick facts about Capital Theatres
- What is Capital Theatres?
- Capital Theatres is a education charitable company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Theatre operator 'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science' 3.1 The Charitable Purposes of the Trust ('the Charitable Purposes'), whether working on its own and/or collaboratively with others, are: 3.1 .1 to promote Arts and Culture in all or any of their forms and to foster an understanding and appreciation thereof. and 3.1 .2 to educate the public about Arts and Culture in all or any of their forms, and the heritage of Arts and Culture.
- When was Capital Theatres founded?
- Capital Theatres was founded in 1991.
- Where is Capital Theatres located?
- Headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Capital Theatres's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10M-£100M. 92% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Capital Theatres trustworthy?
- Capital Theatres has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51 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 Capital Theatres's registration number?
- Registration: SC018605 (United Kingdom).
- What is Capital Theatres's website?
- https://www.capitaltheatres.com
- Are donations to Capital Theatres 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.