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Reading Repertory Theatre

Also known as: Reading Rep

Reading Rep Theatre exists to ensure that everyone in Reading, and especially those with least opportunity, can access high quality theatre and culture. Our mission is to strengthen the communities we serve by making work with, by and for Reading.

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Activities & Mission

Reading Rep Theatre exists to ensure that everyone in Reading, and especially those with least opportunity, can access high quality theatre and culture. Our mission is to strengthen the communities we serve by making work with, by and for Reading.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,150,887
Latest Expenditure
£1,170,344

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 86.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £405,073
Charitable Activities £780,207
Other Trading £0
Investments £14,208
Other Income £151,399

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,170,344
Raising Funds £0
Governance £28,767
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
£1,150,887
£1,170,344£1,170,344£873,445£420,19710 / 350
2024
£894,668
£955,982£955,982£692,902£337,74510 / 120
2023
£979,951
£950,279£950,279£754,216£319,10010 / 120
2022
£855,258
£840,616£840,616£724,544£311,6999 / 100
2021
£692,527
£498,514£498,514£709,902£709,9025 / 35

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Reading Repertory Theatre

What does Reading Repertory Theatre do?

Reading Rep Theatre exists to ensure that everyone in Reading, and especially those with least opportunity, can access high quality theatre and culture. Our mission is to strengthen the communities we serve by making work with, by and for Reading.

How much income did Reading Repertory Theatre report in 2025?

Reading Repertory Theatre reported total income of £1.15m and reported expenditure of £1.17m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Reading Repertory Theatre registered as a charity?

Reading Repertory Theatre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 April 2012 as charity number 1147048. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Reading Repertory Theatre?

Reading Repertory Theatre is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Aidan Grounds. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Reading Repertory Theatre operate?

Reading Repertory Theatre operates in Reading, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Reading Repertory Theatre a registered charity?

Yes — Reading Repertory Theatre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1147048.

Details

Address
Reading Rep Theatre
Kings Road
READING
RG1 4LY
Registration Date
30 April 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5025446
Charity Number
1147048

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Trustees

Aidan Grounds Chair
Adam Sherif Baghdadi
Christie Alison O'Carroll
Jonathan Mark Holley
Judith Foss
Tariq Sayyid Rifaat

Also Known As

  • Reading Rep

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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