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The Traverse aims to be an inspiration for artists, audiences, participants and communities, instilling a lifetime of memorable experience that empowers a cultural voice through storytelling. We achieve this by nurturing and strengthen engagement in trailblazing new writing creativity, by providing the spaces to develop shared experiences that bring joy and explore the world around us, and through our programme connect with the lives of others, sparking vital curiosity in what it is to be human. We do this by continuing to be a vital part of Scotland and the UK’s new writing movement, contributing to our world leading culture of theatre and the performing arts. through our thought provoking, accessible and relatable programme that inspires, excites and entertains - …
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Traverse Theatre (Scotland) Ltd has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
- Established in 1981, it predates 87% of the education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 92% of the 78,357 education charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 53 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 + methodologyTraverse Theatre (Scotland) Ltd 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 1981 and has been operating for 45 years. Its registration number is SC002368. 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 £3M in annual revenue.
Traverse Theatre (Scotland) Ltd's official registration number is SC002368, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Traverse Theatre (Scotland) Ltd 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 91% 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.
Traverse Theatre (Scotland) Ltd is located in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1981 and has been active for 45 years.
Based on official tax filings, Traverse Theatre (Scotland) Ltd has £3M in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 97% for education charities in United Kingdom. Fundraising costs represent 9%. 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.
Traverse Theatre (Scotland) Ltd is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £3M in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Traverse Theatre (Scotland) Ltd is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 91% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 97%). 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 Traverse aims to be an inspiration for artists, audiences, participants and communities, instilling a lifetime of memorable experience that empowers a cultural voice through storytelling. We achieve this by nurturing and strengthen engagement in trailblazing new writing creativity, by providing the spaces to develop shared experiences that bring joy and explore the world around us, and through our programme connect with the lives of others, sparking vital curiosity in what it is to be human. We do this by continuing to be a vital part of Scotland and the UK’s new writing movement, contributing to our world leading culture of theatre and the performing arts. through our thought provoking... Traverse Theatre (Scotland) Ltd is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1981.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of £3M is well above the peer average of £994K.
Traverse Theatre (Scotland) Ltd 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 SC002368.
You can verify Traverse Theatre (Scotland) Ltd 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 Traverse Theatre (Scotland) Ltd directly through its donation page (https://www.traverse.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 Traverse Theatre (Scotland) Ltd 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.
Traverse Theatre (Scotland) Ltd 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.
Traverse Theatre (Scotland) Ltd was first registered in 1981, making it approximately 45 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.
Traverse Theatre (Scotland) Ltd 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.
Traverse Theatre (Scotland) Ltd 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 · 1981
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Quick facts about Traverse Theatre (Scotland) Ltd
- What is Traverse Theatre (Scotland) Ltd?
- Traverse Theatre (Scotland) Ltd is a education charitable company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. The Traverse aims to be an inspiration for artists, audiences, participants and communities, instilling a lifetime of memorable experience that empowers a cultural voice through storytelling. We achieve this by nurturing and strengthen engagement in trailblazing new writing creativity, by providing the spaces to develop shared experiences that bring joy and explore the world around us, and through our programme connect with the lives of others, sparking vital curiosity in what it is to be human. We do this by continuing to be a vital part of Scotland and the UK’s new writing movement, contributing to our world leading culture of theatre and the performing arts. through our thought provoking, accessible and relatable programme that inspires, excites and entertains - both in our building and beyond. and by being an essential cultural institution that Scotland can be proud of, can relate to and feels represented by – expanding theatre’s audience demographic through culture. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science' The company’s objects are: the advancement of the arts, heritage and culture. and the advancement of education, particularly through the provision, promotion and encouragement of the arts of drama, dance, music, singing, literature, poetry, sculpture and painting, the coaching and development of writers, the advancement of literary skills, the encouragement of interaction between writers and audiences, and the provision of education on the process behind writing, all primarily, but not exclusively, in Scotland.
- When was Traverse Theatre (Scotland) Ltd founded?
- Traverse Theatre (Scotland) Ltd was founded in 1981.
- Where is Traverse Theatre (Scotland) Ltd located?
- Headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Traverse Theatre (Scotland) Ltd's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Traverse Theatre (Scotland) Ltd trustworthy?
- Traverse Theatre (Scotland) Ltd 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 Traverse Theatre (Scotland) Ltd's registration number?
- Registration: SC002368 (United Kingdom).
- What is Traverse Theatre (Scotland) Ltd's website?
- https://www.traverse.co.uk
- Are donations to Traverse Theatre (Scotland) Ltd 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.