Cardboard Citizens
Our mission is to use theatre combined with information, advice and guidance to inspire and support those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. We act as a catalyst for people to make changes in their lives. We also aim to improve public understanding and awareness by creating and performing works about the experiences of homeless and socially excluded people, with those people.
Activities & Mission
Our mission is to use theatre combined with information, advice and guidance to inspire and support those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. We act as a catalyst for people to make changes in their lives. We also aim to improve public understanding and awareness by creating and performing works about the experiences of homeless and socially excluded people, with those people.
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 52% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 15% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 14% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £858,113 | £934,063 | £758,678 | £472,141 | £450,087 | 12 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,033,259 | £888,394 | £737,592 | £548,091 | £444,492 | 14 / 0 |
| 2023 | £913,095 | £1,019,346 | £917,374 | £403,227 | £226,000 | 15 / 2 |
| 2022 | £1,265,718 | £1,645,372 | £1,553,724 | £509,478 | £277,635 | 13 / 2 |
| 2021 | £1,251,204 | £1,051,013 | £934,373 | £889,132 | £280,002 | 17 / 3 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Cardboard Citizens
What does Cardboard Citizens do?
Our mission is to use theatre combined with information, advice and guidance to inspire and support those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. We act as a catalyst for people to make changes in their lives. We also aim to improve public understanding and awareness by creating and performing works about the experiences of homeless and socially excluded people, with those people.
How much income did Cardboard Citizens report in 2025?
Cardboard Citizens reported total income of £858k and reported expenditure of £934k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Cardboard Citizens?
Cardboard Citizens has a program ratio of 88.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 52% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Cardboard Citizens registered as a charity?
Cardboard Citizens was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 November 1994 as charity number 1042457. It has been registered for 32 years.
Who runs Cardboard Citizens?
Cardboard Citizens is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Anna Elizabeth Williams. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Cardboard Citizens operate?
Cardboard Citizens operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Cardboard Citizens a registered charity?
Yes — Cardboard Citizens is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1042457.
Details
Hoxton Works
128 Hoxton Street
LONDON
N1 6SH
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- 14 May 2026
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