Paines Plough Limited
Also known as: Bedford Theatre Co Ltd, Paines Plough
As the UK's national theatre of new plays with the playwright at its heart, Paines Plough widely tours world premiere productions and offers bespoke development support to playwrights.Over the past 40 years, Paines Plough has established itself as a leading new writing company producing work by a wide range of playwrights across the UK and abroad.
Activities & Mission
As the UK's national theatre of new plays with the playwright at its heart, Paines Plough widely tours world premiere productions and offers bespoke development support to playwrights.Over the past 40 years, Paines Plough has established itself as a leading new writing company producing work by a wide range of playwrights across the UK and abroad.
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 54% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 50% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 67% 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 | £1,330,978 | £1,299,455 | £1,238,470 | £362,190 | £359,190 | 6 / 0 |
| 2024 | £949,781 | £1,031,452 | £1,003,296 | £330,667 | £324,382 | 7 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,273,951 | £1,671,766 | £1,612,935 | £375,952 | £152,486 | 8 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,381,964 | £1,527,800 | £1,464,060 | £773,767 | £429,807 | 9 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,067,136 | £653,974 | £651,974 | £919,603 | £427,877 | 11 / 2 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Paines Plough Limited
What does Paines Plough Limited do?
As the UK's national theatre of new plays with the playwright at its heart, Paines Plough widely tours world premiere productions and offers bespoke development support to playwrights.Over the past 40 years, Paines Plough has established itself as a leading new writing company producing work by a wide range of playwrights across the UK and abroad.
How much income did Paines Plough Limited report in 2025?
Paines Plough Limited reported total income of £1.33m and reported expenditure of £1.30m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Paines Plough Limited?
Paines Plough Limited has a program ratio of 93.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 54% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Paines Plough Limited registered as a charity?
Paines Plough Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 June 1974 as charity number 267523. It has been registered for 52 years.
Who runs Paines Plough Limited?
Paines Plough Limited is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Kulwinder Thiarai. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Paines Plough Limited operate?
Paines Plough Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Paines Plough Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Paines Plough Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 267523.
Details
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COVENTRY
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Also Known As
- Bedford Theatre Co Ltd
- Paines Plough
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated