High Peak Theatre Trust Limited
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To operate as a Theatre Trust at Buxton Opera House and Pavilion Arts Centre in order to present and develop a programme of theatre,dance,opera and music and other genre.In addition to run and maintain Buxton Opera House as a Grade 2* Listed building.
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GiveRadar's verified records show High Peak Theatre Trust Limited with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- 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
- Established in 1978, it predates 84% of the arts & culture charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 21,809 arts & culture charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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HIGH PEAK THEATRE TRUST LIMITED 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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Trustpilot
Superb venue for so many different types of things including plays, comedy and music.My wife and I went to see Sarah Millican here and it was a brilliant night out.The staff are all so friendly and helpful, the bar is brill too.It's quite a small venue but feels very upmarket, amazing surroundings and great acoustics.Can't wait to go back.
Trustpilot
lovely quaint place to go and visit for a show - great!
Trustpilot
Had tickets booked for Walter Trout concert which unfortunately has had to be postponed a couple of times due to Covid. Each time BOH were quick to respond, with renewed dates. Sadly, we could not attend this new date and a refund was swiftly offered and back in my account super-fast! Spoke to Bernadette who was really helpful and very knowledgable. I would like to hope BOH is supported by all during these difficult financial times - they deserve it!
Trustpilot
Resolved a problem very sensitively, such kind staff and lovely building.
Trustpilot
Superb volunteers at this wonderful theatre. Smiled from beginning to end. 5 year old grandson said 'I can't understand why you're laughing, what is the joke'? We loved it, they loved it, it was wonderful to see their happy faces. Love being a Buxtonian from Harpur Hill 🤣. Wonderful Christmas outing - I'm now Christmas ready.
Trustpilot
I would need to say that I have visited this venue many times for concerts. It is a relaxed and beautiful venue. And, unlike other venues, they accept dancing in the Isles which is a great atmosphere of joy for all to experience, even the security staff bopped. Thank you Buxton op house for some really special evenings out.
Trustpilot
I went to watch Carmen 6/07/24. I was so disappointed. The scenery was virtually none existent and very poor quality. There were just five people who took part in the actual event, the costumes were absolutely diabolical we were so confused who was who I actually though one was part of the audience as he was dressed so casually in everyday clothes. My friend and I paid £50 each for front row tickets which I feel were over priced and certainly not worth the money. Absolutely terrible!!!
Trustpilot
Absolutely awful experience Went to see Mikado which was a disappointment as not Japanese version and frankly some of the performers were not very good at singing.But even worse was the rudeness of some of the staff!Also The apparent lack of disabled facilities such as a simple lift for those in wheelchairs or with mobility problems.Shockingly there’s no concessions for the disabled, as far as I’m aware.Also it was very overcrowded and very hot - I’m sure the temperature was above the health and safety recommendations !Would it break the bank to instal fans or air conditioning ? The antiquated building is a disgrace and the prices don’t really reflect the experience.I’d rather pay a little more to see a more professional performance, get a better environment and nicer staff. The architecture is interesting but It’s not charming - it’s out dated and antiquated ! I read it was last refurbished in the 1970s! That’s over fifty years since they improved it…!Definitely overdue for a refurbishment !I would not waste my energy, life, money, time and fuel to go to this place in the back of beyond There are many other theatres that cater for their customers far more and don’t charge as much😕
Trustpilot
Went to see haunting of blaine manor. I was very impessed with every aspect of the play and setting. What spoilt it for me was that i needed the hearing loop, but it didnt work because it wasnt charged. This was the case with two sets. I therefore only heard less than half of the play.
Trustpilot
I was so impressed when I entered the building as there were lots of staff to help and guide visitors. I was glad of this as I was attending alone, the volunteers are wonderful. The building is beautiful. I only have one negative comment, I was there to see Robin Trower, he was, of course, superb. Unfortunately I don't think the sound was set up correctly as we couldn't hear the singer, that was a shame as he has a great voice.
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Frequently asked questions about High Peak Theatre Trust Limited
High Peak Theatre Trust Limited is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Buxton, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1978 and has been operating for 48 years. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds registration with the UK Fundraising Regulator, which means it has committed to the Code of Fundraising Practice and accountable fundraising standards. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £4M in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 15 community reviews with an average rating of 3.9/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 3.7/5 based on 16 reviews.
Based on official filings, High Peak Theatre Trust Limited has £4M in annual revenue. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 77% for arts & culture charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £814K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
To operate as a Theatre Trust at Buxton Opera House and Pavilion Arts Centre in order to present and develop a programme of theatre,dance,opera and music and other genre.In addition to run and maintain Buxton Opera House as a Grade 2* Listed building. High Peak Theatre Trust Limited is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1978.
High Peak Theatre Trust Limited 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.
High Peak Theatre Trust Limited's registered charity number is 507354. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
High Peak Theatre Trust Limited is located in Buxton, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1978 and has been active for 48 years.
High Peak Theatre Trust Limited is based in Buxton in England. 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.
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Quick facts about High Peak Theatre Trust Limited
- What is High Peak Theatre Trust Limited?
- High Peak Theatre Trust Limited is a arts & culture charitable company based in Buxton, United Kingdom. To operate as a Theatre Trust at Buxton Opera House and Pavilion Arts Centre in order to present and develop a programme of theatre,dance,opera and music and other genre.In addition to run and maintain Buxton Opera House as a Grade 2* Listed building.
- When was High Peak Theatre Trust Limited founded?
- High Peak Theatre Trust Limited was founded in 1978.
- Where is High Peak Theatre Trust Limited located?
- Headquartered in Buxton, England, United Kingdom.
- What is High Peak Theatre Trust Limited's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £3.7 million. 98% of expenses go to program services.
- Is High Peak Theatre Trust Limited trustworthy?
- High Peak Theatre Trust Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong 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 High Peak Theatre Trust Limited's website?
- https://buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
- Are donations to High Peak Theatre Trust Limited 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.