Kiln Theatre
Also known as: Kiln Theatre Limited, Tricycle Theatre Company Limited, The Tricycle
The charity uses different art forms to entertain, educate & stimulate audiences, participants and users to contribute towards a more cohesive community.
Activities & Mission
The charity uses different art forms to entertain, educate & stimulate audiences, participants and users to contribute towards a more cohesive community.
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 £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 23% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 52% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 | £4,029,392 | £4,557,812 | £3,872,096 | £10,478,193 | £1,154,449 | 75 / 12 |
| 2024 | £4,079,908 | £4,227,915 | £3,617,891 | £11,006,613 | £1,205,515 | 78 / 0 |
| 2023 | £3,327,321 | £4,189,056 | £3,527,983 | £11,154,620 | £1,210,564 | 75 / 0 |
| 2022 | £3,316,373 | £3,601,637 | £3,154,854 | £11,692,128 | £258,062 | 66 / 0 |
| 2021 | £2,975,995 | £2,162,768 | £1,941,316 | £11,845,359 | £295,650 | 59 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Kiln Theatre
What does Kiln Theatre do?
The charity uses different art forms to entertain, educate & stimulate audiences, participants and users to contribute towards a more cohesive community.
How much income did Kiln Theatre report in 2025?
Kiln Theatre reported total income of £4.03m and reported expenditure of £4.56m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Kiln Theatre?
Kiln Theatre has a program ratio of 96.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 64% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Kiln Theatre registered as a charity?
Kiln Theatre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 December 1978 as charity number 276892. It has been registered for 48 years.
Who runs Kiln Theatre?
Kiln Theatre is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is SABINE CHALMERS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Kiln Theatre operate?
Kiln Theatre operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Kiln Theatre a registered charity?
Yes — Kiln Theatre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 276892.
Details
LONDON
NW6 7JR
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Kiln Theatre Limited
- Tricycle Theatre Company Limited
- Kiln Theatre
- The Tricycle
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated