New Diorama
Also known as: Quicksilver Theatre
To promote, maintain, improve and advance public education through dramatic performance in all forms, to make the arts relevant to the community.To provide recreation/leisure time with the object of improving conditions of life inclusive of youth, age, infirmity, disablement, poverty or social and economic circumstances and that such facilities shall be available to the public at large.
Activities & Mission
To promote, maintain, improve and advance public education through dramatic performance in all forms, to make the arts relevant to the community.To provide recreation/leisure time with the object of improving conditions of life inclusive of youth, age, infirmity, disablement, poverty or social and economic circumstances and that such facilities shall be available to the public at large.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 79% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 339). How is this calculated?
Higher than 40% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 78% 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.
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 | £1,365,171 | £1,536,867 | £1,405,099 | £113,319 | £88,256 | 10 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,318,270 | £1,348,285 | £1,275,287 | £285,015 | £239,095 | 8 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,185,142 | £1,195,925 | £1,195,418 | £315,030 | £124,541 | 11 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,347,039 | £1,216,428 | £1,211,553 | £325,813 | £268,680 | 10 / 0 |
| 2021 | £616,415 | £572,861 | £572,361 | £195,202 | £144,446 | 6 / 4 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about New Diorama
What does New Diorama do?
To promote, maintain, improve and advance public education through dramatic performance in all forms, to make the arts relevant to the community.To provide recreation/leisure time with the object of improving conditions of life inclusive of youth, age, infirmity, disablement, poverty or social and economic circumstances and that such facilities shall be available to the public at large.
How much income did New Diorama report in 2025?
New Diorama reported total income of £1.37m and reported expenditure of £1.54m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is New Diorama?
New Diorama has a program ratio of 102.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 79% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 339 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was New Diorama registered as a charity?
New Diorama was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 November 1979 as charity number 278795. It has been registered for 47 years.
Who runs New Diorama?
New Diorama is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is PHILIP THOMAS GRAHAM. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does New Diorama operate?
New Diorama operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is New Diorama a registered charity?
Yes — New Diorama is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 278795.
Details
15-16 Triton Street
LONDON
NW1 3BF
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Also Known As
- Quicksilver Theatre
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated