Icon Theatre

Also known as: Icon Theatre School

Icon Theatre uses the performing arts to transform the lives of disadvantaged communities, families and young people. We run after-school drama clubs, community projects, estate-based projects and classes, teaching sessions and workshops in schools.The company also tours professional theatre productions across the UK.

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Activities & Mission

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

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£504,828

Latest Expenditure

£539,448

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 106.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 84% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.7%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 61% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 69% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £367,247

Charitable Activities £92,858

Other Trading £10

Investments £0

Other Income £44,713

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £537,929

Raising Funds £1,519

Governance £1,855

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£504,828	£539,448	£537,929	£190,052	£112,171	5 / 10
2024	£555,955	£427,919	£423,409	£224,671	£100,000	5 / 10
2023	£436,683	£426,635				0 / 5
2022	£627,668	£572,970	£567,717	£86,586	£86,586	5 / 6
2021	£233,051	£231,594				0 / 8

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Frequently asked questions about Icon Theatre

What does Icon Theatre do?

How much income did Icon Theatre report in 2025?

Icon Theatre reported total income of £505k and reported expenditure of £539k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Icon Theatre?

Icon Theatre has a program ratio of 106.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 84% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Icon Theatre registered as a charity?

Icon Theatre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 April 2003 as charity number 1097311. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs Icon Theatre?

Icon Theatre is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jane Katharine Macpherson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Icon Theatre operate?

Icon Theatre operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Icon Theatre a registered charity?

Yes — Icon Theatre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1097311.