Belarus Free Theatre

Also known as: Bft

Belarus Free Theatre (BFT) is a UK-based international award-winning theatre company founded on the principles of freedom of speech and artistic expression. Working across borders, BFT has pioneered an award-winning global model of activism that unites artistic, geopolitical, environmental and human rights concerns, using theatre and arts as the catalyst for social change.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Country

Poland

Local Authority

City Of Westminster

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,444,357

Latest Expenditure

£1,559,537

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 104.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 83% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.7%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 55% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 5.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 50% 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

Donations & Legacies £945,893

Charitable Activities £381,050

Other Trading £0

Investments £0

Other Income £117,414

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,508,219

Raising Funds £51,318

Governance £26,532

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,444,357	£1,559,537	£1,508,219	£361,392	£280,168	11 / 3
2024	£1,186,478	£2,141,047	£2,086,582	£476,572	£139,723	3 / 18
2023	£1,459,406	£1,316,540	£1,272,127	£1,431,141	£1,299,225	16 / 0
2022	£1,840,507	£952,534	£929,685	£1,288,275	£928,616	23 / 0
2021	£826,793	£646,021	£599,331	£400,302	£163,017	25 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Belarus Free Theatre

What does Belarus Free Theatre do?

How much income did Belarus Free Theatre report in 2025?

Belarus Free Theatre reported total income of £1.44m and reported expenditure of £1.56m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Belarus Free Theatre?

Belarus Free Theatre has a program ratio of 104.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 83% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Belarus Free Theatre registered as a charity?

Belarus Free Theatre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 May 2012 as charity number 1147372. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Belarus Free Theatre?

Belarus Free Theatre is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Mark Foster Ball. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Belarus Free Theatre operate?

Belarus Free Theatre operates across 2 areas: Poland and City Of Westminster.

Is Belarus Free Theatre a registered charity?

Yes — Belarus Free Theatre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1147372.