China Plate Theatre Limited
TO ADVANCE THE ARTS FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY THE PROMOTION IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, OF THE ART OF DRAMA.
Activities & Mission
TO ADVANCE THE ARTS FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY THE PROMOTION IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, OF THE ART OF DRAMA.
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 69% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 86% 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 | £751,881 | £735,017 | £735,017 | £314,210 | £280,000 | 10 / 0 |
| 2024 | £789,014 | £855,398 | £855,398 | £297,346 | £125,000 | 8 / 0 |
| 2023 | £950,349 | £1,239,245 | £1,239,245 | £363,730 | £125,000 | 8 / 7 |
| 2022 | £930,735 | £658,497 | £658,497 | £652,626 | £117,320 | 10 / 1 |
| 2021 | £721,393 | £411,973 | £408,887 | £380,388 | £61,165 | 18 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about China Plate Theatre Limited
What does China Plate Theatre Limited do?
TO ADVANCE THE ARTS FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY THE PROMOTION IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, OF THE ART OF DRAMA.
How much income did China Plate Theatre Limited report in 2025?
China Plate Theatre Limited reported total income of £752k and reported expenditure of £735k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is China Plate Theatre Limited?
China Plate Theatre Limited has a program ratio of 97.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 69% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was China Plate Theatre Limited registered as a charity?
China Plate Theatre Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 July 2017 as charity number 1173766. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs China Plate Theatre Limited?
China Plate Theatre Limited is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does China Plate Theatre Limited operate?
China Plate Theatre Limited operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is China Plate Theatre Limited a registered charity?
Yes — China Plate Theatre Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1173766.
Details
Unit 228 ZELLIG
GIBB STREET
BIRMINGHAM
B9 4AT
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- 14 May 2026
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