Northern Broadsides Theatre Company
Also known as: Northern Broadsides Theatre Company Limited
Promote, maintain, improve and advance education particularly by the encouragement of the art of drama with particular reference to presenting new and classic texts in a manner firmly rooted in the North of England.
Activities & Mission
Promote, maintain, improve and advance education particularly by the encouragement of the art of drama with particular reference to presenting new and classic texts in a manner firmly rooted in the North of England.
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 39% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 54% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 52% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £529,879 | £429,936 | £423,904 | £367,925 | £214,555 | 4 / 10 |
| 2024 | £524,206 | £550,782 | £545,602 | £267,982 | £159,413 | 16 / 7 |
| 2023 | £588,731 | £649,487 | £649,487 | £294,558 | £148,803 | 13 / 0 |
| 2022 | £583,886 | £598,724 | £598,724 | £355,314 | £173,432 | 11 / 0 |
| 2021 | £346,829 | £359,348 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Northern Broadsides Theatre Company
What does Northern Broadsides Theatre Company do?
Promote, maintain, improve and advance education particularly by the encouragement of the art of drama with particular reference to presenting new and classic texts in a manner firmly rooted in the North of England.
How much income did Northern Broadsides Theatre Company report in 2025?
Northern Broadsides Theatre Company reported total income of £530k and reported expenditure of £430k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Northern Broadsides Theatre Company?
Northern Broadsides Theatre Company has a program ratio of 80.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 39% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Northern Broadsides Theatre Company registered as a charity?
Northern Broadsides Theatre Company was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 July 1999 as charity number 1076764. It has been registered for 27 years.
Who runs Northern Broadsides Theatre Company?
Northern Broadsides Theatre Company is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Deborah Jane Baker. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Northern Broadsides Theatre Company operate?
Northern Broadsides Theatre Company operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Northern Broadsides Theatre Company a registered charity?
Yes — Northern Broadsides Theatre Company is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1076764.
Details
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Dean Clough Mills
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West Yorkshire
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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