Newport Playgoers' Society
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Stimulate an interest in and a study of the Drama and the dramatic art and to support all that is best in the theatre. To prevent modern plays of great merit from falling into oblivion. To produce new plays. To stimulate the art of acting and the technical skills associated with dramatic productions. To support charities and other associations formed for charitable and educational purposes.
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GiveRadar's verified records show Newport Playgoers' Society with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- Established in 1964, it is among the oldest education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
- 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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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. NEWPORT PLAYGOERS' SOCIETY is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
NEWPORT PLAYGOERS' SOCIETY 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.
NEWPORT PLAYGOERS' SOCIETY 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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12 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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How it stacks up against peers
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Cause areas in United Kingdom
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Sources and verification
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 12 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about Newport Playgoers' Society
Newport Playgoers' Society is a registered education nonprofit based in Newport, Wales, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1964 and has been operating for 62 years. Its registration number is 232628. 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 £894K in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, Newport Playgoers' Society has £894K in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 98% for education charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Stimulate an interest in and a study of the Drama and the dramatic art and to support all that is best in the theatre. To prevent modern plays of great merit from falling into oblivion. To produce new plays. To stimulate the art of acting and the technical skills associated with dramatic productions. To support charities and other associations formed for charitable and educational purposes. Newport Playgoers' Society is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1964.
Newport Playgoers' Society is an unincorporated association, a group of people who agree to come together for a common charitable purpose. This is the simplest legal structure: it has no separate legal identity, so contracts and property must be held by individual trustees on behalf of the charity. Its Charity Commission registration number is 232628.
Newport Playgoers' Society's registered charity number is 232628. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Newport Playgoers' Society is located in Newport, Wales, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1964 and has been active for 62 years.
Newport Playgoers' Society is based in Newport in Wales. 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 Newport Playgoers' Society
- What is Newport Playgoers' Society?
- Newport Playgoers' Society is a education unincorporated association based in Newport, United Kingdom. Stimulate an interest in and a study of the Drama and the dramatic art and to support all that is best in the theatre. To prevent modern plays of great merit from falling into oblivion. To produce new plays. To stimulate the art of acting and the technical skills associated with dramatic productions. To support charities and other associations formed for charitable and educational purposes.
- When was Newport Playgoers' Society founded?
- Newport Playgoers' Society was founded in 1964.
- Where is Newport Playgoers' Society located?
- Headquartered in Newport, Wales, United Kingdom.
- What is Newport Playgoers' Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £894,190. 91% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Newport Playgoers' Society trustworthy?
- Newport Playgoers' Society 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 Newport Playgoers' Society's registration number?
- Registration: 232628 (United Kingdom).
- What is Newport Playgoers' Society's website?
- https://www.dolmantheatre.co.uk
- Are donations to Newport Playgoers' Society 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.