I O U Limited
Also known as: Iou, Iou Theatre
IOU Ltd was established to promote, maintain, improve and advance education, particularly by the production of educational plays and the encouragement of the arts, including the arts of drama, mime, dance, singing and music, and to formulate, prepare and establish activities of a charitable nature.
Activities & Mission
IOU Ltd was established to promote, maintain, improve and advance education, particularly by the production of educational plays and the encouragement of the arts, including the arts of drama, mime, dance, singing and music, and to formulate, prepare and establish activities of a charitable nature.
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
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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 | £380,436 | £417,750 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2024 | £332,807 | £415,196 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2023 | £381,009 | £381,009 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2022 | £431,981 | £483,417 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2021 | £297,319 | £314,784 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about I O U Limited
What does I O U Limited do?
IOU Ltd was established to promote, maintain, improve and advance education, particularly by the production of educational plays and the encouragement of the arts, including the arts of drama, mime, dance, singing and music, and to formulate, prepare and establish activities of a charitable nature.
How much income did I O U Limited report in 2025?
I O U Limited reported total income of £380k and reported expenditure of £418k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was I O U Limited registered as a charity?
I O U Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 June 1977 as charity number 273527. It has been registered for 49 years.
Who runs I O U Limited?
I O U Limited is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Helen Marriage. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does I O U Limited operate?
I O U Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is I O U Limited a registered charity?
Yes — I O U Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 273527.
Details
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Also Known As
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- 14 May 2026
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