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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1120951
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The Comedy School Charitable Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1120951. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Kent and North Yorkshire. The register describes its activities as: “The Charity through the medium of comedy provides funds and facilities, for producing sketches in schools mainly in the Greater London area, highlighting the dangers and illegality of carrying knives, and for training in social, life and communication skills in mental health institutions, prisons,and gangland, and…” Its charitable objects are: “For the benefit of the public and in particular individuals who are disadvantaged, socially excluded or at risk of exclusion or who have offended or are at risk of offending by using Comedy as a tool to advance education and training in social and life skills and responsible citizenship and by establishing a…” In the year to 31 Jul 2025 it reported income of £7,755 and spending of £1,247.
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Latest income
£7,755
Latest spending
£1,247
- What it funds
- Education / trainingArts / culture / heritage / scienceEconomic / community development / employment
- Who it helps
- Children / young peoplePeople with disabilitiesPeople of a particular ethnic or racial originOther charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides human resourcesProvides buildings / facilities / open spaceSponsors or undertakes research
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | £7,755 | £1,247 |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £18.1k | £35.3k |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £13.6k | £966 |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £12.8k | £12.8k |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £9,620 | £12.7k |
Charitable objects
For the benefit of the public and in particular individuals who are disadvantaged, socially excluded or at risk of exclusion or who have offended or are at risk of offending by using Comedy as a tool to advance education and training in social and life skills and responsible citizenship and by establishing a mentoring programme to provide guidance and support so as to assist in their rehabilitation and settlement in the wider community.
Where it operates
Throughout London, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Kent, North Yorkshire
- Trustees
- 6
What The Comedy School Charitable Trust funds
The Comedy School Charitable Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science and economic / community development / employment for children / young people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jul 2025, it spent £63k in total.
How to apply to The Comedy School Charitable Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Comedy School Charitable Trust in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (thecomedyschool.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about The Comedy School Charitable Trust
Is The Comedy School Charitable Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Comedy School Charitable Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Comedy School Charitable Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Kent and North Yorkshire.
Does The Comedy School Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Comedy School Charitable Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Comedy School Charitable Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Comedy School Charitable Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Jul 2025 was £1,247. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £12.6k a year.
How large is The Comedy School Charitable Trust?
In its latest reported year The Comedy School Charitable Trust reported income of £7,755 and spending of £1,247.
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