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Seaton Gateway Theatre Company Limited

Registered charity Seaton Gateway Theatre Company have a 30year rolling lease of the building. A wide and varied range of activities and events are organised by the company to generate funds for new equipment, furnishings and ongoing maintenance. The aim is to bring Arts and Culture to Seaton for residents and visitors alike whilst ensuring sustainability of the building.

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Activities & Mission

Registered charity Seaton Gateway Theatre Company have a 30year rolling lease of the building. A wide and varied range of activities and events are organised by the company to generate funds for new equipment, furnishings and ongoing maintenance. The aim is to bring Arts and Culture to Seaton for residents and visitors alike whilst ensuring sustainability of the building.

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
£198,942
Latest Expenditure
£234,674

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 118.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 118.0%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£198,942
£234,6740 / 60
2024
£215,743
£220,7360 / 75
2023
£177,514
£192,0970 / 77
2022
£145,418
£126,2170 / 60
2021
£58,000
£84,0000 / 30

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Seaton Gateway Theatre Company Limited

What does Seaton Gateway Theatre Company Limited do?

Registered charity Seaton Gateway Theatre Company have a 30year rolling lease of the building. A wide and varied range of activities and events are organised by the company to generate funds for new equipment, furnishings and ongoing maintenance. The aim is to bring Arts and Culture to Seaton for residents and visitors alike whilst ensuring sustainability of the building.

How much income did Seaton Gateway Theatre Company Limited report in 2025?

Seaton Gateway Theatre Company Limited reported total income of £199k and reported expenditure of £235k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Seaton Gateway Theatre Company Limited registered as a charity?

Seaton Gateway Theatre Company Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 June 2016 as charity number 1167779. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Seaton Gateway Theatre Company Limited?

Seaton Gateway Theatre Company Limited is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Christopher Douglas Gamwell. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Seaton Gateway Theatre Company Limited operate?

Seaton Gateway Theatre Company Limited operates in Devon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Seaton Gateway Theatre Company Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Seaton Gateway Theatre Company Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1167779.

Details

Address
Seaton Gateway Theatre Co
Fore Street
SEATON
Devon
EX12 2LE
Registration Date
22 June 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5080559
Charity Number
1167779

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Trustees

Christopher Douglas Gamwell Chair
Annette Bentley
Cheryl Wood
John Whitehouse
Kenneth Edward Newland
PAUL GEORGE HOTCHKISS
RACHEL ALISON WEBER

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