Brixton House Limited
Also known as: Christ Church Oxford United Clubs, Ovalhouse Theatre Limited, Brixton House Theatre, Oval House
Established in the 1930s as a philanthropic educational project, Oval House developed as a specialist arts centre in the 1960s, maintaining a strong educational core to the work while establishing an identity as a seed-bedding space for some of Britain's most cutting edge new artists. The work falls into three areas, of equal policy priority:Theatre, Youth Arts and Arts in Education.
Activities & Mission
Established in the 1930s as a philanthropic educational project, Oval House developed as a specialist arts centre in the 1960s, maintaining a strong educational core to the work while establishing an identity as a seed-bedding space for some of Britain's most cutting edge new artists. The work falls into three areas, of equal policy priority:Theatre, Youth Arts and Arts in Education.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 97% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 17% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 13% 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 | £1,959,488 | £3,398,323 | £2,704,922 | £5,926,326 | £0 | 65170 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,565,221 | £2,745,390 | £2,229,195 | £7,365,161 | £0 | 45 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,363,371 | £2,660,243 | £2,331,969 | £8,532,237 | £0 | 46 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,081,005 | £1,167,995 | £1,061,603 | £9,833,794 | £12,965 | 12 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,108,918 | £782,535 | £664,677 | £8,909,377 | £269,163 | 11 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Brixton House Limited
What does Brixton House Limited do?
Established in the 1930s as a philanthropic educational project, Oval House developed as a specialist arts centre in the 1960s, maintaining a strong educational core to the work while establishing an identity as a seed-bedding space for some of Britain's most cutting edge new artists. The work falls into three areas, of equal policy priority:Theatre, Youth Arts and Arts in Education.
How much income did Brixton House Limited report in 2025?
Brixton House Limited reported total income of £1.96m and reported expenditure of £3.40m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Brixton House Limited?
Brixton House Limited has a program ratio of 138.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 97% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Brixton House Limited registered as a charity?
Brixton House Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 March 1984 as charity number 288931. It has been registered for 42 years.
Who runs Brixton House Limited?
Brixton House Limited is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Keith Valentine Graham. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Brixton House Limited operate?
Brixton House Limited operates in Lambeth, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Brixton House Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Brixton House Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 288931.
Details
385 Coldharbour Lane
LONDON
SW9 8GL
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Also Known As
- Christ Church Oxford United Clubs
- Ovalhouse Theatre Limited
- Brixton House Theatre
- Oval House
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated