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Horse And Bamboo Theatre

Also known as: Little World Limited

The promotion of public education and the encouragement of the arts through the visual and performance arts. It achieves its charitable objectives through its principal activities. Horse + Bamboo exists to pursue excellence in visual theatre and related activities and to take innovative theatre to sections of the community who may not easily access it.

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Activities & Mission

The promotion of public education and the encouragement of the arts through the visual and performance arts. It achieves its charitable objectives through its principal activities. Horse + Bamboo exists to pursue excellence in visual theatre and related activities and to take innovative theatre to sections of the community who may not easily access it.

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

Latest Income
£279,971
Latest Expenditure
£352,890

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 126.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 126.0%
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£279,971
£352,8900 / 10
2024
£322,794
£325,9480 / 5
2023
£362,934
£298,8190 / 40
2022
£225,578
£222,2930 / 20
2021
£232,274
£175,5470 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Horse And Bamboo Theatre

What does Horse And Bamboo Theatre do?

The promotion of public education and the encouragement of the arts through the visual and performance arts. It achieves its charitable objectives through its principal activities. Horse + Bamboo exists to pursue excellence in visual theatre and related activities and to take innovative theatre to sections of the community who may not easily access it.

How much income did Horse And Bamboo Theatre report in 2025?

Horse And Bamboo Theatre reported total income of £280k and reported expenditure of £353k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Horse And Bamboo Theatre registered as a charity?

Horse And Bamboo Theatre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 February 1985 as charity number 292326. It has been registered for 41 years.

Who runs Horse And Bamboo Theatre?

Horse And Bamboo Theatre is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Peter James Latham. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Horse And Bamboo Theatre operate?

Horse And Bamboo Theatre operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Horse And Bamboo Theatre a registered charity?

Yes — Horse And Bamboo Theatre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 292326.

Details

Address
679 Bacup Road
Waterfoot
ROSSENDALE
BB4 7HB
Registration Date
6 February 1985
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
292326
Charity Number
292326

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Trustees

Peter James Latham Chair
Amy Callaghan
Elizabeth Margereson
Joseph Oldfield
Oliver Bishop
Victoria Foulds

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Little World Limited
  • Horse and Bamboo Theatre

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14 May 2026
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