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Dead Earnest Theatre

Dead Earnest Theatre uses drama and theatre techniques to recognise, challenge and change behaviour. The Company does this by encouraging and inspiring people to imagine new possibilities and to have the confidence to try them out. The Company's focus is in three main areas: Community Cohesion, Health and Well-being and Creative Learning.

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Activities & Mission

Dead Earnest Theatre uses drama and theatre techniques to recognise, challenge and change behaviour. The Company does this by encouraging and inspiring people to imagine new possibilities and to have the confidence to try them out. The Company's focus is in three main areas: Community Cohesion, Health and Well-being and Creative Learning.

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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
£13,438
Latest Expenditure
£17,539

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 130.5%
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£13,438
£17,5390 / 1
2024
£50,774
£19,5140 / 1
2023
£29,849
£29,2890 / 3
2022
£54,338
£47,1340 / 1
2021
£21,157
£24,2200 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Dead Earnest Theatre

What does Dead Earnest Theatre do?

Dead Earnest Theatre uses drama and theatre techniques to recognise, challenge and change behaviour. The Company does this by encouraging and inspiring people to imagine new possibilities and to have the confidence to try them out. The Company's focus is in three main areas: Community Cohesion, Health and Well-being and Creative Learning.

How much income did Dead Earnest Theatre report in 2025?

Dead Earnest Theatre reported total income of £13k and reported expenditure of £18k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Dead Earnest Theatre registered as a charity?

Dead Earnest Theatre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 May 1996 as charity number 1055134. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs Dead Earnest Theatre?

Dead Earnest Theatre is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is MS NICOLA TERESA DE WHYTELL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Dead Earnest Theatre operate?

Dead Earnest Theatre operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Dead Earnest Theatre a registered charity?

Yes — Dead Earnest Theatre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1055134.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
7 May 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1055134
Charity Number
1055134

Trustees

MS NICOLA TERESA DE WHYTELL Chair
Ashley Barnes
Victoria Roberts
Zoe Walton

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Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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