Clean Break Theatre Company
Also known as: Clean Break
Clean Break uses theatre for personal and political change, working with women whose lives have been affected by the criminal justice system.
Activities & Mission
Clean Break uses theatre for personal and political change, working with women whose lives have been affected by the criminal justice system.
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 51% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 24% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 24% 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 | £1,333,042 | £1,431,082 | £1,217,911 | £922,500 | £34,106 | 24 / 46 |
| 2024 | £1,233,160 | £1,180,997 | £988,179 | £1,020,540 | £81,999 | 28 / 49 |
| 2023 | £967,203 | £1,243,068 | £1,085,440 | £968,377 | £143,628 | 25 / 44 |
| 2022 | £1,064,744 | £1,224,736 | £1,048,830 | £1,244,242 | £319,711 | 24 / 38 |
| 2021 | £1,535,996 | £1,017,340 | £891,256 | £1,404,234 | £253,886 | 23 / 35 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Clean Break Theatre Company
What does Clean Break Theatre Company do?
Clean Break uses theatre for personal and political change, working with women whose lives have been affected by the criminal justice system.
How much income did Clean Break Theatre Company report in 2025?
Clean Break Theatre Company reported total income of £1.33m and reported expenditure of £1.43m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Clean Break Theatre Company?
Clean Break Theatre Company has a program ratio of 91.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 51% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Clean Break Theatre Company registered as a charity?
Clean Break Theatre Company was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 February 1993 as charity number 1017560. It has been registered for 33 years.
Who runs Clean Break Theatre Company?
Clean Break Theatre Company is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Clean Break Theatre Company operate?
Clean Break Theatre Company operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Clean Break Theatre Company a registered charity?
Yes — Clean Break Theatre Company is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1017560.
Details
LONDON
NW5 2LB
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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