Alternative Theatre Company Limited
Also known as: The Bush Theatre
Developing, promoting and producing the best new theatre writing. Providing professional development, education and training both for those within the industry and those learning about the industry. Increasing audience access to New Writing both in London and further afield. Encouraging cultural diversity.
Activities & Mission
Developing, promoting and producing the best new theatre writing. Providing professional development, education and training both for those within the industry and those learning about the industry. Increasing audience access to New Writing both in London and further afield. Encouraging cultural diversity.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 52% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 304). How is this calculated?
Higher than 37% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 57% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £2,672,543 | £2,776,533 | £2,506,357 | £3,454,960 | £379,202 | 53 / 0 |
| 2025 | £2,300,419 | £2,639,634 | £2,354,042 | £3,558,950 | £225,309 | 56 / 0 |
| 2024 | £2,474,936 | £2,556,166 | £2,231,511 | £3,898,165 | £482,216 | 52 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,079,261 | £2,460,874 | £2,136,204 | £3,979,395 | £340,000 | 32 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,811,002 | £2,342,561 | £2,062,014 | £4,361,008 | £340,712 | 62 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Alternative Theatre Company Limited
What does Alternative Theatre Company Limited do?
Developing, promoting and producing the best new theatre writing. Providing professional development, education and training both for those within the industry and those learning about the industry. Increasing audience access to New Writing both in London and further afield. Encouraging cultural diversity.
How much income did Alternative Theatre Company Limited report in 2026?
Alternative Theatre Company Limited reported total income of £2.67m and reported expenditure of £2.78m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Alternative Theatre Company Limited?
Alternative Theatre Company Limited has a program ratio of 93.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 52% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 304 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Alternative Theatre Company Limited registered as a charity?
Alternative Theatre Company Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 September 1975 as charity number 270080. It has been registered for 51 years.
Who runs Alternative Theatre Company Limited?
Alternative Theatre Company Limited is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Alternative Theatre Company Limited operate?
Alternative Theatre Company Limited operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Alternative Theatre Company Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Alternative Theatre Company Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 270080.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Bush Theatre
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated