The Royal National Theatre
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The National Theatre is central to the creative life of the UK. In its three theatres on the South Bank in London it presents new plays and classics from the world repertoire. It extends its reach through live broadcasts into cinema, UK and International tours and deepens audience engagement through its education programme. It looks after the wider health of theatre through R&D at the NT Studio.
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GiveRadar's verified records show The Royal National Theatre with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the Charity Commission - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- Established in 1963, it is among the oldest education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% 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
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- 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 ROYAL NATIONAL THEATRE is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE ROYAL NATIONAL 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.
THE ROYAL NATIONAL 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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Leadership & board
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Trustpilot
Having attended The Normal Heart at the National, a story about the unfolding of the AIDS epidemic ... as we exit (hopefully) the COVID pandemic ... I was astounded to see the lack of "mask offerings" by the audience. History repeating itself???Although masks are "recommended", over 50% of the audience did not comply.Selfish? Naïve? Ignorant?Having lost to COVID suffocation both of my parents it is hard to accept the National not at least TRYING to encourage the wearing of masks. There was one announcement that I heard ... nothing more.I supported the theatre during lockdown. Now I wonder why.Waiting for the NHS "ping".PS - The play was TERRIFIC!!!
Trustpilot
Always had a good experience here. Things can be a bit confusing at times, but it can also be quite busy. Great shows, great vibes.
Trustpilot
Great friendly staff, reasonably priced if you plan ahead, and excellent performances. I’ve been 5 times this year alone, and they’ve been very easy to deal with each time. Recommended.
Trustpilot
The height of the stage for the current production of Dear England is ridiculous,Row A is sold as Restricted View but unless you’re 6ft 5 it’s no view.
Trustpilot
Rude staff wouldn't recommend
Trustpilot
I loved the show but i felt awkward with a staff member; I went to buy a pin his tone didn't help in the next phrase "Are you aware how much that is" but other than that every other staff member was very friendly.
Trustpilot
I can not praise Ellie Thrower enough. I attended the theatre with my daughter and her 5 month old baby who needed to be changed. Ellie went out of her way to facilitate this with a smile. A real gem member of staff. Thankyou.
Trustpilot
Had a fabulous evening Play was amazing ‘A Tupperware of Ashes’
Trustpilot
Adverts adverts advertsAdverts for 6 minutes before the show then 10 second adverts every 3 minutes after that. Watched 20 minutes of NYE before turning off. ETA: Watched it a day later on my PC: No adverts. So the issue is the Youtube app. Absolutely brilliant!
Trustpilot
Nice theatres but seems to be a place that relies in its reputation than quality of productions. Too woke also. Be carefull of cheap seats as you can find yourself next door to school children that do not want to be there and amazing the teachers seem to sit as far away as possible from them. I lost a scarf so tried to retrieve it. I went back stage the day after and people seemed generally unhappy. Also woman produced scarf that was not mine from lost property and I think she knew.
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Sources and verification
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 15 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about The Royal National Theatre
The Royal National Theatre is a registered education nonprofit based in London, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1963 and has been operating for 63 years. Its registration number is 224223. 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 £129M in annual revenue. 15 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 21 community reviews with an average rating of 2.1/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 2.0/5 based on 21 reviews.
Based on official filings, The Royal National Theatre has £129M in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 92% for education charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £910K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The National Theatre is central to the creative life of the UK. In its three theatres on the South Bank in London it presents new plays and classics from the world repertoire. It extends its reach through live broadcasts into cinema, UK and International tours and deepens audience engagement through its education programme. It looks after the wider health of theatre through R&D at the NT Studio. The Royal National Theatre is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1963.
The Royal National 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 224223.
The Royal National Theatre's registered charity number is 224223. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
The Royal National Theatre is located in London, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1963 and has been active for 63 years.
The Royal National Theatre is based in London 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 Royal National Theatre
- What is The Royal National Theatre?
- The Royal National Theatre is a education charitable company based in London, United Kingdom. The National Theatre is central to the creative life of the UK. In its three theatres on the South Bank in London it presents new plays and classics from the world repertoire. It extends its reach through live broadcasts into cinema, UK and International tours and deepens audience engagement through its education programme. It looks after the wider health of theatre through R&D at the NT Studio.
- When was The Royal National Theatre founded?
- The Royal National Theatre was founded in 1963.
- Where is The Royal National Theatre located?
- Headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom.
- What is The Royal National Theatre's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £128.7 million. 82% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Royal National Theatre trustworthy?
- The Royal National Theatre 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 The Royal National Theatre's registration number?
- Registration: 224223 (United Kingdom).
- What is The Royal National Theatre's website?
- https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk
- Are donations to The Royal National 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.