polka children's theatre limited

The charity supports children and young people and people with disabilities. Polka Children's Theatre Limited is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in London and operates in London and Surrey.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

Polka empowers children aged 0 to 12 years old to navigate their world through inspirational theatre and creative experiences: improving children's lives, bringing communities together, creating ground-breaking theatre. Since 1979 we have built a local, national and international reputation. Our venue in Wimbledon is a theatre and community hub where everyone is welcome.

Fundraising

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Region

London

Local Authority

Surrey

Financial Information

Latest Income

£3,620,501

Latest Expenditure

£3,373,382

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 89.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 95.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 10.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,719,442

Charitable Activities £1,776,387

Other Trading £0

Investments £49,418

Other Income £75,254

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,232,162

Raising Funds £141,220

Governance £204,217

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£3,620,501	£3,373,382	£3,232,162	£9,849,071	£787,098	36 / 98
2024	£3,009,800	£3,203,252	£2,951,097	£9,768,225	£688,701	35 / 123
2023	£2,636,562	£2,973,692	£2,833,512	£9,961,678	£657,862	33 / 140
2022	£2,994,641	£2,281,284	£2,133,533	£10,298,808	£633,520	28 / 80
2021	£2,869,831	£924,239	£746,481	£9,585,451	£452,458	13 / 25