Pentabus Arts Limited
Also known as: Pentabus Theatre
Pentabus is a contemporary theatre company, producing original plays about the rural world for local and national audiences. Based on a farm in Shropshire, we make a real commitment to the creative health of the countryside, encouraging artists to draw from it and urging communities to participate in it.
Activities & Mission
Pentabus is a contemporary theatre company, producing original plays about the rural world for local and national audiences. Based on a farm in Shropshire, we make a real commitment to the creative health of the countryside, encouraging artists to draw from it and urging communities to participate in it.
Grants
Pentabus Arts Limited makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £522,413
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- education and training and 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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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 53% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 275). How is this calculated?
Higher than 48% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 78% 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 | £549,152 | £522,413 | £504,111 | £344,953 | £4,910 | 5 / 2 |
| 2024 | £418,458 | £362,685 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2023 | £381,312 | £336,846 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2022 | £397,972 | £415,547 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2021 | £251,872 | £205,837 | 0 / 2 |
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Frequently asked questions about Pentabus Arts Limited
What does Pentabus Arts Limited do?
Pentabus is a contemporary theatre company, producing original plays about the rural world for local and national audiences. Based on a farm in Shropshire, we make a real commitment to the creative health of the countryside, encouraging artists to draw from it and urging communities to participate in it.
How much income did Pentabus Arts Limited report in 2025?
Pentabus Arts Limited reported total income of £549k and reported expenditure of £522k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Pentabus Arts Limited?
Pentabus Arts Limited has a program ratio of 91.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 53% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 275 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Pentabus Arts Limited registered as a charity?
Pentabus Arts Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 January 1984 as charity number 287909. It has been registered for 42 years.
Who runs Pentabus Arts Limited?
Pentabus Arts Limited is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Pentabus Arts Limited operate?
Pentabus Arts Limited operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Pentabus Arts Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Pentabus Arts Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 287909.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Pentabus Theatre
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 19 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated