Hightide Theatre Limited
Also known as: Hightide Festival Productions Ltd, Hightide
FOUNDED IN 2007, HIGHTIDE FESTIVAL THEATRE DISCOVERS AND DEVELOPS EMERGING PLAYWRIGHTS, PRODUCING THEIR WORK IN AN ANNUAL FESTIVAL IN SUFFOLK AND THROUGH NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL TOURING FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE WIDEST PUBLIC, PROMOTING UNDERSTANDING AND ENJOYMENT OF THE ARTS.
Activities & Mission
FOUNDED IN 2007, HIGHTIDE FESTIVAL THEATRE DISCOVERS AND DEVELOPS EMERGING PLAYWRIGHTS, PRODUCING THEIR WORK IN AN ANNUAL FESTIVAL IN SUFFOLK AND THROUGH NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL TOURING FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE WIDEST PUBLIC, PROMOTING UNDERSTANDING AND ENJOYMENT OF THE ARTS.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 64% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 86% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £527,742 | £503,110 | £503,110 | £231,566 | £197,212 | 5 / 8 |
| 2024 | £521,037 | £473,990 | £473,990 | £206,934 | £125,033 | 5 / 0 |
| 2023 | £390,914 | £358,378 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2022 | £471,735 | £555,389 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £476,162 | £300,110 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Hightide Theatre Limited
What does Hightide Theatre Limited do?
FOUNDED IN 2007, HIGHTIDE FESTIVAL THEATRE DISCOVERS AND DEVELOPS EMERGING PLAYWRIGHTS, PRODUCING THEIR WORK IN AN ANNUAL FESTIVAL IN SUFFOLK AND THROUGH NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL TOURING FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE WIDEST PUBLIC, PROMOTING UNDERSTANDING AND ENJOYMENT OF THE ARTS.
How much income did Hightide Theatre Limited report in 2025?
Hightide Theatre Limited reported total income of £528k and reported expenditure of £503k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Hightide Theatre Limited?
Hightide Theatre Limited has a program ratio of 95.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 64% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Hightide Theatre Limited registered as a charity?
Hightide Theatre Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 June 2008 as charity number 1124477. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs Hightide Theatre Limited?
Hightide Theatre Limited is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Alan Peter Bookbinder. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Hightide Theatre Limited operate?
Hightide Theatre Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Hightide Theatre Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Hightide Theatre Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1124477.
Details
24A St. John Street
LONDON
EC1M 4AY
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Hightide Festival Productions Ltd
- Hightide
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated