We're Now Officially a Charity! 🎉
We’ve got some BIG news to share...
We are now officially a registered charity! 🎉
Discarded Nut CIO - Charity Number 1208023 - went live on Tuesday 10th June, bringing together our three brands under one umbrella:
🖤 The Nutshell
🩷 Discarded Nut Youth Theatre
🧡 Discarded Nut Theatre Co.
This milestone has been a long time coming, and we couldn’t have got here without you.
Whether you backed our Crowdfunder, came to an event, or cheered us on behind the scenes - you helped lay the foundations for this moment. Thank you 🖤
WHAT'S NEXT
We’re now working hard behind the scenes to get everything in place:
Opening our new charity bank account
Migrating all our old systems and data (holy moly what a massive task!)
Registering for Gift Aid (so your donations can go even further!)
Creating sponsorship packages for supporters and businesses
Finalising an exciting 2025/2026 season
Getting all season brochures together
Updating our website and communications
While we’re already operating day-to-day as a charity, our official launch will coincide with the new season this September.
OUR CHARITY MISSION
This new chapter is rooted in our mission to:
Inspire and challenge people with a passion for theatre at every stage of their lives from their first steps on stage to their first professional engagement.
Provide a vibrant, safe and welcoming venue facilitating high-quality opportunities for local creatives, young people, emerging talent and members of the community.
Produce work that gives our members and audiences thought-provoking and life-enhancing experiences.
Remove financial barriers to participation in high-quality culture and creative activity.
Harriet Morris & Noël Jones
WANT TO STAY INVOLVED?
We’d love to hear from you.
📧 Reach us at hello@discardednut.co.uk
📱 Follow us on Instagram and Facebook
@thenutshellwinchester @dntheatreco @discardednutyouththeatre
A huge thank you again - you helped make this happen, and we wanted to make sure you were the first to know.
With love and gratitude,
Harriet and Noël
The Nutshell / Discarded Nut Team 🖤