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Creation Theatre LTD

Also known as: Oxford Shakespeare Ensemble, Creation Theatre Company

To advance education for the public benefit by the promotion of the arts, in particular but not exclusively, the art of drama.

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Activities & Mission

To advance education for the public benefit by the promotion of the arts, in particular but not exclusively, 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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£668,055
Latest Expenditure
£761,427

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 108.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 95.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £109,180
Charitable Activities £436,020
Other Trading £5,618
Investments £63
Other Income £117,174

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £725,680
Raising Funds £21,750
Governance £1,500
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £13,997

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£668,055
£761,427£725,680£796£04 / 43
2024
£457,016
£539,4560 / 30
2023
£425,811
£465,2890 / 20
2022
£533,087
£592,863£546,279£126,158£126,15811 / 10
2021
£569,229
£561,293£527,968£139,447£133,6867 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Creation Theatre LTD

What does Creation Theatre LTD do?

To advance education for the public benefit by the promotion of the arts, in particular but not exclusively, the art of drama.

How much income did Creation Theatre LTD report in 2025?

Creation Theatre LTD reported total income of £668k and reported expenditure of £761k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Creation Theatre LTD registered as a charity?

Creation Theatre LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 May 2007 as charity number 1119379. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs Creation Theatre LTD?

Creation Theatre LTD is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Creation Theatre LTD operate?

Creation Theatre LTD operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Creation Theatre LTD a registered charity?

Yes — Creation Theatre LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1119379.

Details

Address
WENN TOWNSEND
30 ST. GILES
OXFORD
OX1 3LE
Registration Date
24 May 2007
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4031841
Charity Number
1119379

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Trustees

Ian Barnetson
James Owen Lloyd
John Carl Tomlinson
Julia Iball
MARY RUTH CLARKSON
Peter Bird

Also Known As

  • Oxford Shakespeare Ensemble
  • Creation Theatre Company

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30 July 2026
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