Headlong Theatre Limited
Also known as: Anvil Productions Limited, Oxford Stage Company Limited
Headlong Theatre is one of the United Kingdom's leading touring theatre companies.
Activities & Mission
Headlong Theatre is one of the United Kingdom's leading touring theatre companies.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 52% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 71% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 67% 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 | £1,875,289 | £1,739,130 | £1,728,676 | £748,864 | £587,022 | 10 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,542,509 | £1,475,492 | £1,462,497 | £612,704 | £593,367 | 8 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,151,271 | £1,298,980 | £1,285,124 | £545,687 | £545,687 | 8 / 0 |
| 2022 | £892,698 | £893,194 | £877,650 | £693,396 | £550,848 | 9 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,093,784 | £1,009,881 | £1,001,673 | £693,892 | £573,756 | 12 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Headlong Theatre Limited
What does Headlong Theatre Limited do?
Headlong Theatre is one of the United Kingdom's leading touring theatre companies.
How much income did Headlong Theatre Limited report in 2025?
Headlong Theatre Limited reported total income of £1.88m and reported expenditure of £1.74m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Headlong Theatre Limited?
Headlong Theatre Limited has a program ratio of 92.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 52% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Headlong Theatre Limited registered as a charity?
Headlong Theatre Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 August 1974 as charity number 267965. It has been registered for 52 years.
Who runs Headlong Theatre Limited?
Headlong Theatre Limited is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Katherine Dickens. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Headlong Theatre Limited operate?
Headlong Theatre Limited operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Headlong Theatre Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Headlong Theatre Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 267965.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Anvil Productions Limited
- Oxford Stage Company Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated