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Curious Directive

curious directive is a theatre company making theatre through the lens of science. Based in a medieval church in the heart of Norwich, we bring together artists, scientists, academics and communities to make emotionally-charged narrative-led devised theatre which tours around the UK and internationally.

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Activities & Mission

curious directive is a theatre company making theatre through the lens of science. Based in a medieval church in the heart of Norwich, we bring together artists, scientists, academics and communities to make emotionally-charged narrative-led devised theatre which tours around the UK and internationally.

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
£196,094
Latest Expenditure
£191,257

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 85.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £244,966
Charitable Activities £193,156
Other Trading £0
Investments £2
Other Income £85,631

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £448,776
Raising Funds £0
Governance £2,978
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£196,094
£191,2570 / 0
2024
£368,568
£311,7860 / 3
2023
£306,525
£257,7320 / 10
2022
£523,755
£448,776£448,776£129,000£32,4512 / 0
2021
£273,854
£252,7460 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Curious Directive

What does Curious Directive do?

curious directive is a theatre company making theatre through the lens of science. Based in a medieval church in the heart of Norwich, we bring together artists, scientists, academics and communities to make emotionally-charged narrative-led devised theatre which tours around the UK and internationally.

How much income did Curious Directive report in 2025?

Curious Directive reported total income of £196k and reported expenditure of £191k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Curious Directive registered as a charity?

Curious Directive was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 September 2011 as charity number 1144025. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Curious Directive?

Curious Directive is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Kumiko Elizabeth Mendl. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Curious Directive operate?

Curious Directive operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Curious Directive a registered charity?

Yes — Curious Directive is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1144025.

Details

Address
St Simon and St Jude Church
49 Elm Hill
NORWICH
NR3 1HG
Registration Date
28 September 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5016933
Charity Number
1144025

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Trustees

Kumiko Elizabeth Mendl Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Joana Gana
Ollie Hester
Petia Tzanova
Tiernan Fitzgibbon

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