EMPIRE ELECTRIC PALACE THEATRE (CROOK)

Registration #1164008 · Registered

https://www.empirecrook.co.uk

info@empirecrook.co.uk

34 Uplands Close Crook DL15 9NW

65
out of 100
Good Standing

THE CHARITY OPERATES IN THE WEAR VALLEY AND WEARDALE AND IS SEEKING TO OPERATE THE EMPIRE BUILDING IN CROOK AS A CINEMA AND THEATRE WITH ADDITIONAL ARTS FACILITIES TO FURTHER EDUCATION IN THE ARTS. UNTIL THE EMPIRE BUILDING HAS BEEN PURCHASED THE CHARITY IS OPERATING FROM VARIOUS VENUES PROVIDING ADHOC ENTERTAINMENT AND ENCOURAGING PARTICIPATING IN THE ARTS.

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About EMPIRE ELECTRIC PALACE THEATRE (CROOK)

EMPIRE ELECTRIC PALACE THEATRE (CROOK) is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1164008). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 65/100 — a charity in good standing with solid but not exceptional governance indicators. This reflects adequate performance across most criteria, though some areas fall short of the strongest-rated charities. In its most recent reporting year (2024), EMPIRE ELECTRIC PALACE THEATRE (CROOK) reported a total income of £2,510 and total expenditure of £3,882, a spending ratio of 155% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, EMPIRE ELECTRIC PALACE THEATRE (CROOK) describes its activities as follows: THE CHARITY OPERATES IN THE WEAR VALLEY AND WEARDALE AND IS SEEKING TO OPERATE THE EMPIRE BUILDING IN CROOK AS A CINEMA AND THEATRE WITH ADDITIONAL ARTS FACILITIES TO FURTHER EDUCATION IN THE ARTS. UNTIL THE EMPIRE BUILDING HAS BEEN PURCHASED THE CHARITY IS OPERATING FROM VARIOUS VENUES PROVIDING ADHOC ENTERTAINMENT AND ENCOURAGING PARTICIPATING IN THE ARTS. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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⚠️ Red Flags (1)

High
Financial: Spending £3,882 vs income £2,510 — ratio 1.5x

Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance20 / 25
Financial Health5 / 25
Filing History & Transparency20 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 154.7% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2024£2,510£3,882155%

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026