Cotswold Players

We are an amateur dramatic society with our own theatre. We welcome members to participate in all aspects of productions - on stage, back stage and front of house. We stage our own performances and in addition hire the theatre out for use by other groups, professional and amateur. A dance studio is also available for hire.

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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.

Local Authority

Gloucestershire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£111,113

Latest Expenditure

£114,591

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 103.1%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 103.1%

Expenditure as % of income

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2020 — Cotswold Players (organisation 225223)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2025	£111,113	£114,591	0 / 215
2024	£103,584	£81,839	0 / 239
2023	£86,472	£98,332	0 / 180
2022	£364,638	£91,643	0 / 174
2021	£44,058	£60,840	0 / 120

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Frequently asked questions about Cotswold Players

What does Cotswold Players do?

How much income did Cotswold Players report in 2025?

Cotswold Players reported total income of £111k and reported expenditure of £115k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Cotswold Players registered as a charity?

Cotswold Players was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 November 2018 as charity number 1180835. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Cotswold Players?

Cotswold Players is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Judith Claire Free. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Cotswold Players operate?

Cotswold Players operates in Gloucestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Cotswold Players a registered charity?

Yes — Cotswold Players is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1180835.