Arcola Theatre Production Company
One of the UK's foremost independent theatres, winning awards such as Peter Brook Empty Space, Time Out Live and Sustainable Cities. Regularly recognised as a leading UK force in professional theatre, Arcola also delivers extensive youth, community and voluntary programmes. The Arcola Energy project is pioneering the integration of arts, sciences and environmental sustainability.
Activities & Mission
One of the UK's foremost independent theatres, winning awards such as Peter Brook Empty Space, Time Out Live and Sustainable Cities. Regularly recognised as a leading UK force in professional theatre, Arcola also delivers extensive youth, community and voluntary programmes. The Arcola Energy project is pioneering the integration of arts, sciences and environmental sustainability.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 80% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 76% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 80% 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,560,136 | £1,599,239 | £1,596,767 | £1,876,662 | £64,940 | 13 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,227,824 | £1,271,177 | £1,262,449 | £1,915,765 | £94,949 | 14 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,002,479 | £1,254,981 | £1,254,981 | £1,959,118 | £5,010 | 11 / 0 |
| 2022 | £987,851 | £1,320,542 | £1,320,542 | £2,211,620 | £94,387 | 15 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,407,838 | £977,108 | £977,108 | £2,544,311 | £186,053 | 20 / 10 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Arcola Theatre Production Company
What does Arcola Theatre Production Company do?
One of the UK's foremost independent theatres, winning awards such as Peter Brook Empty Space, Time Out Live and Sustainable Cities. Regularly recognised as a leading UK force in professional theatre, Arcola also delivers extensive youth, community and voluntary programmes. The Arcola Energy project is pioneering the integration of arts, sciences and environmental sustainability.
How much income did Arcola Theatre Production Company report in 2025?
Arcola Theatre Production Company reported total income of £1.56m and reported expenditure of £1.60m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Arcola Theatre Production Company?
Arcola Theatre Production Company has a program ratio of 102.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 80% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Arcola Theatre Production Company registered as a charity?
Arcola Theatre Production Company was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 March 2005 as charity number 1108613. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs Arcola Theatre Production Company?
Arcola Theatre Production Company is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Arcola Theatre Production Company operate?
Arcola Theatre Production Company operates in Hackney, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Arcola Theatre Production Company a registered charity?
Yes — Arcola Theatre Production Company is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1108613.
Details
24 ASHWIN STREET
LONDON
E8 3DL
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