Ink
Also known as: Ink ( from Pen to Performance)
Giving a voice to those that are rarely heard by inspiring, nurturing and developing skills to create short new plays for the widest possible audiences.
Activities & Mission
Giving a voice to those that are rarely heard by inspiring, nurturing and developing skills to create short new plays for the widest possible audiences.
Grants
Ink is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Total spending (2025)
- £200,067
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- arts, culture, heritage, or science
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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
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 | £205,065 | £200,067 | 0 / 55 | |||
| 2024 | £138,877 | £159,962 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2023 | £132,033 | £137,117 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2022 | £113,344 | £129,325 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2021 | £44,936 | £32,372 | 0 / 10 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Ink
What does Ink do?
Giving a voice to those that are rarely heard by inspiring, nurturing and developing skills to create short new plays for the widest possible audiences.
How much income did Ink report in 2025?
Ink reported total income of £205k and reported expenditure of £200k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Ink registered as a charity?
Ink was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 November 2017 as charity number 1175770. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs Ink?
Ink is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Ink operate?
Ink operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Ink a registered charity?
Yes — Ink is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1175770.
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Trustees
Also Known As
- Ink ( from Pen to Performance)
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 26 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated