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Pilot Theatre Limited

Also known as: Pilot Theatre Company

Pilot Theatre is a National touring Theatre Company producing established work and new writing for young people.

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Activities & Mission

Pilot Theatre is a National touring Theatre Company producing established work and new writing for young people.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£785,613
Latest Expenditure
£864,347

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 106.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 84% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 97.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 47% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 46% 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

Donations & Legacies £540,191
Charitable Activities £238,166
Other Trading £0
Investments £7,256
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £840,120
Raising Funds £24,227
Governance £6,835
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£785,613
£864,347£840,120£384,514£369,5179 / 10
2024
£793,976
£836,886£836,886£463,248£427,42410 / 0
2023
£1,394,027
£1,581,990£1,581,990£506,158£493,15814 / 10
2022
£950,216
£666,917£666,917£694,121£446,2999 / 0
2021
£558,105
£493,925£493,925£410,822£410,82219 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Pilot Theatre Limited

What does Pilot Theatre Limited do?

Pilot Theatre is a National touring Theatre Company producing established work and new writing for young people.

How much income did Pilot Theatre Limited report in 2025?

Pilot Theatre Limited reported total income of £786k and reported expenditure of £864k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Pilot Theatre Limited?

Pilot Theatre Limited has a program ratio of 106.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 84% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Pilot Theatre Limited registered as a charity?

Pilot Theatre Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 July 1991 as charity number 1003677. It has been registered for 35 years.

Who runs Pilot Theatre Limited?

Pilot Theatre Limited is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Thomas Richard Wright. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Pilot Theatre Limited operate?

Pilot Theatre Limited operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Pilot Theatre Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Pilot Theatre Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1003677.

Details

Address
PRODUCTION OFFICE
The Guildhall
Coney Street
YORK
YO1 9QL
Registration Date
30 July 1991
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1003677
Charity Number
1003677

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Trustees

Thomas Richard Wright Chair
Amanda Smith
Bethany Louise Stevens
Catherine Elizabeth Dartsch
David Collins
Esther Richardson
Gareth William Burrow
John Roger Wilkinson
Also governs 2 other charities
Shannon Elise David
Sophie Florence Buckley
STEPHEN MASON
TRACY MOSLEY
Victoria Jayne Blakey-Archer
Violet Osillankpeni Scantlebury

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Pilot Theatre Company

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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