Hackney Empire Limited
Also known as: Hackney Empire Theatre
Provision of theatre facilities to advance public education and appreciation of the arts and to provide recreation and leisure time occupation in the interests of social welfare with the object of improving the conditions of life, particularly of the inhabitants of the London borough of Hackney.
Activities & Mission
Provision of theatre facilities to advance public education and appreciation of the arts and to provide recreation and leisure time occupation in the interests of social welfare with the object of improving the conditions of life, particularly of the inhabitants of the London borough of Hackney.
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 87% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 30% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 54% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
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 | £3,414,740 | £4,127,742 | £3,667,711 | £8,003,695 | £0 | 59 / 0 |
| 2024 | £3,739,534 | £4,118,585 | £3,650,604 | £8,529,096 | £0 | 58 / 0 |
| 2023 | £3,352,502 | £3,662,932 | £3,215,847 | £8,693,783 | £0 | 92 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,918,999 | £3,303,779 | £3,253,855 | £8,817,943 | £0 | 43 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,901,694 | £1,663,533 | £1,628,512 | £9,135,917 | £0 | 38 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Hackney Empire Limited
What does Hackney Empire Limited do?
Provision of theatre facilities to advance public education and appreciation of the arts and to provide recreation and leisure time occupation in the interests of social welfare with the object of improving the conditions of life, particularly of the inhabitants of the London borough of Hackney.
How much income did Hackney Empire Limited report in 2025?
Hackney Empire Limited reported total income of £3.41m and reported expenditure of £4.13m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Hackney Empire Limited?
Hackney Empire Limited has a program ratio of 107.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 87% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Hackney Empire Limited registered as a charity?
Hackney Empire Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 April 1997 as charity number 1062085. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs Hackney Empire Limited?
Hackney Empire Limited is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is SIR WILLIAM ATKINSON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Hackney Empire Limited operate?
Hackney Empire Limited operates in Hackney, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Hackney Empire Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Hackney Empire Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1062085.
Details
291 Mare Street
LONDON
E8 1EJ
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated