Good Chance Theatre
We use the power of theatre to change lives and change minds. With displaced artists centre-stage, we bring people together through theatre and art to create surprising stories that spark new conversations and encourage action on complex urgent issues of our time; migration, climate crisis and polarisation. We have delivered 550 events globally and reached 1.1m audience members and participants.
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We use the power of theatre to change lives and change minds. With displaced artists centre-stage, we bring people together through theatre and art to create surprising stories that spark new conversations and encourage action on complex urgent issues of our time; migration, climate crisis and polarisation. We have delivered 550 events globally and reached 1.1m audience members and participants.
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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 Efficiency
Higher than 22% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 75% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 66% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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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 | £1,527,429 | £1,103,228 | £1,099,559 | £999,499 | £413,391 | 9 / 15 |
| 2024 | £1,276,361 | £1,120,340 | £1,105,950 | £575,298 | £379,943 | 8 / 12 |
| 2023 | £1,750,987 | £1,754,843 | £1,749,172 | £419,277 | £331,008 | 9 / 20 |
| 2022 | £1,902,324 | £2,096,978 | £2,061,296 | £423,133 | £366,209 | 8 / 10 |
| 2021 | £1,196,207 | £1,077,623 | £1,076,770 | £617,787 | £416,649 | 7 / 10 |
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Frequently asked questions about Good Chance Theatre
What does Good Chance Theatre do?
We use the power of theatre to change lives and change minds. With displaced artists centre-stage, we bring people together through theatre and art to create surprising stories that spark new conversations and encourage action on complex urgent issues of our time; migration, climate crisis and polarisation. We have delivered 550 events globally and reached 1.1m audience members and participants.
How much income did Good Chance Theatre report in 2025?
Good Chance Theatre reported total income of £1.53m and reported expenditure of £1.10m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Good Chance Theatre?
Good Chance Theatre has a program ratio of 72.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 22% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Good Chance Theatre registered as a charity?
Good Chance Theatre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 April 2016 as charity number 1166833. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs Good Chance Theatre?
Good Chance Theatre is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Stephen Daldry. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Good Chance Theatre operate?
Good Chance Theatre operates across 19 areas, including Belgium, France, Germany and 16 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Good Chance Theatre a registered charity?
Yes — Good Chance Theatre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1166833.
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35-47 BETHNAL GREEN ROAD
LONDON
E1 6LA
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