The Groundlings Theatre Trust
About
The delivery of arts events and performances; the education of performing arts and associated skills and providing opportunities for our local community to upskill participants, battle social isolation and provide valuable experience to those often forgotten. This takes place within the city of Portsmouth but events and performances may take place across the UK.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, The Groundlings Theatre Trust has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 82 places it in the top 5% of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE GROUNDLINGS THEATRE TRUST is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE GROUNDLINGS 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.
THE GROUNDLINGS 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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Leadership & board
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6 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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Trustpilot
We got married at the Groundlings a few weeks ago. The day was lovely however we have lost our security deposit from our caterer as the incompetence of the staff there has meant not everything has been returned to her. Also the correspondence while trying to sort it all out has not been very friendly. They have accused the caterer of lying and also our guests of stealing the items. We struggled to find a caterer who would work at the groundlings as it is blacklisted among wedding caterers in the area. We now know why. The wedding organiser has even left because of how badly the place is run.
Trustpilot
What an amazing building. It has radically improved since the last time I visited the building. The new owners have vastly improved the interior to give it a sleak, modern look. In previous times, I visited the building and I could compare it to a building site but as the "Trust" has taken over the operation of the building then I would like to congratulate them for taking on a mammoth task of renovations and improvements. I am glad that those who are looking after the building now is actually spending time and money to rebuild Groundlings up from the ashes. The previous owner did run the company into the ground and was on the verge of burning it alive. I have no clue what his intentions were but there was no way he cared for the building. Well done Groundlings Trust for raising the pheonix from out of the ashes.
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Sources and verification
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 6 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about The Groundlings Theatre Trust
The Groundlings Theatre Trust is a registered education nonprofit based in Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its registration number is 1186929. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 82/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £269K in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 2 community reviews with an average rating of 3.5/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 3.8/5 based on 2 reviews.
Based on official filings, The Groundlings Theatre Trust has £269K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £910K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The delivery of arts events and performances; the education of performing arts and associated skills and providing opportunities for our local community to upskill participants, battle social isolation and provide valuable experience to those often forgotten. This takes place within the city of Portsmouth but events and performances may take place across the UK. The Groundlings Theatre Trust is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2019.
The Groundlings Theatre Trust is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), a legal form introduced by the Charities Act 2006 that gives a charity its own legal personality without requiring Companies House registration. CIOs are regulated solely by the Charity Commission and must file annual returns and accounts directly with the Commission. Its Charity Commission registration number is 1186929.
The Groundlings Theatre Trust's registered charity number is 1186929. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
The Groundlings Theatre Trust is located in Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.
The Groundlings Theatre Trust is based in Portsmouth 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 The Groundlings Theatre Trust
- What is The Groundlings Theatre Trust?
- The Groundlings Theatre Trust is a education cio based in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. The delivery of arts events and performances; the education of performing arts and associated skills and providing opportunities for our local community to upskill participants, battle social isolation and provide valuable experience to those often forgotten. This takes place within the city of Portsmouth but events and performances may take place across the UK.
- When was The Groundlings Theatre Trust founded?
- The Groundlings Theatre Trust was founded in 2019.
- Where is The Groundlings Theatre Trust located?
- Headquartered in Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom.
- What is The Groundlings Theatre Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £268,667.
- Is The Groundlings Theatre Trust trustworthy?
- The Groundlings Theatre Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82 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 The Groundlings Theatre Trust's registration number?
- Registration: 1186929 (United Kingdom).
- What is The Groundlings Theatre Trust's website?
- https://www.groundlings.co.uk
- Are donations to The Groundlings 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.