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Waterside Theatre Company Limited

Londonderry, Northern Ireland Reg: NIC105804 (Charity Commission) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
38/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Waterside Theatre Company Limited

The purposes of Waterside Theatre Company Ltd are:- (1) To advance the arts and culture through the production, promotion and presentation of public performances of drama, dance, music, comedy, film and related media and other art forms. (2) To advance the education of the public and raise awareness and appreciation of the arts and culture by: (i) providing classes, workshops, lectures and other educational and training events; (ii) encouraging and promoting involvement in theatre and the performing arts; and (iii) the presentation of artistic and cultural exhibitions. (3) To promote for the benefit of the public the provision of facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the …

Founded
Headquarters
Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Foundation type
Charitable Company

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 98%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 38
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity Commission removal, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every £1 goes

· FY2023 · ccni (FY2023)
£1.00
Program£1.00
Administration£0.03
100% to programs beats the peer average (98%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Waterside Theatre Company Limited has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland.

  • Its integrity score of 38 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Waterside Theatre Company Limited is a registered education nonprofit based in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its registration number is NIC105804. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 38/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £311K in annual revenue.

Waterside Theatre Company Limited's official registration number is NIC105804, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

Waterside Theatre Company Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 38/100. 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 38 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. The charity allocates 100% 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.

Waterside Theatre Company Limited is located in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.

Based on official tax filings, Waterside Theatre Company Limited has £311K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 98% for education charities in United Kingdom. Administrative costs account for 3% of expenses. Its revenue is below the peer average of £994K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Waterside Theatre Company Limited is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £311K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Waterside Theatre Company Limited is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 98%). 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 purposes of Waterside Theatre Company Ltd are:- (1) To advance the arts and culture through the production, promotion and presentation of public performances of drama, dance, music, comedy, film and related media and other art forms. (2) To advance the education of the public and raise awareness and appreciation of the arts and culture by: (i) providing classes, workshops, lectures and other educational and training events; (ii) encouraging and promoting involvement in theatre and the performing arts; and (iii) the presentation of artistic and cultural exhibitions. (3) To promote for the benefit of the public the provision of facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation in the interests... Waterside Theatre Company Limited is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2017.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 98%. Its annual revenue of £311K is below the peer average of £994K.

Waterside Theatre Company 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. Its Charity Commission registration number is NIC105804.

You can verify Waterside Theatre Company Limited 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.

Contact Waterside Theatre Company Limited directly for current donation methods. 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 Waterside Theatre Company Limited 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.

Waterside Theatre Company Limited is based in Londonderry in Northern Ireland. 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.

Waterside Theatre Company Limited was first registered in 2017, making it approximately 9 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.

Annual revenue
£100K-£1M
100% to programs
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Filing history

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£0.3M revenue
FY2023
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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education this charity 87,646
Health 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 5,683
Social Services 4,899
Youth Development 4,637
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Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 54,780
Arts & Culture 17,729
Disability 17,106
Religion 16,671
Health 15,045
Poverty 14,062
Community Development 11,486
Cultural Heritage 8,526

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2017
Not available · 4
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Waterside Theatre Company Limited

What is Waterside Theatre Company Limited?
Waterside Theatre Company Limited is a education charitable company based in Londonderry, United Kingdom. The purposes of Waterside Theatre Company Ltd are:- (1) To advance the arts and culture through the production, promotion and presentation of public performances of drama, dance, music, comedy, film and related media and other art forms. (2) To advance the education of the public and raise awareness and appreciation of the arts and culture by: (i) providing classes, workshops, lectures and other educational and training events; (ii) encouraging and promoting involvement in theatre and the performing arts; and (iii) the presentation of artistic and cultural exhibitions. (3) To promote for the benefit of the public the provision of facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the conditions of life of members of the public. The advancement of education,The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science,Other charitable purposes Children (5-13 year olds),Ethnic minorities,General public,Learning disabilities,Mental health,Older people,Physical disabilities,Sensory disabilities,Youth (14-25 year olds) Arts,Cross-border/cross-community,Cultural,Disability,Education/training,Human rights/equality,Youth development
When was Waterside Theatre Company Limited founded?
Waterside Theatre Company Limited was founded in 2017.
Where is Waterside Theatre Company Limited located?
Headquartered in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
What is Waterside Theatre Company Limited's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately £100K-£1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Waterside Theatre Company Limited trustworthy?
Waterside Theatre Company Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 38 out of 100 (Limited data available). 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 Waterside Theatre Company Limited's registration number?
Registration: NIC105804 (United Kingdom).
What is Waterside Theatre Company Limited's website?
https://www.watersidetheatre.com
Are donations to Waterside Theatre Company 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.