Shakespeare Link

Shakespeare Link provides developmental workshops and performance at its home base, the flagship Willow Globe theatre, within the local community, and beyond.

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Activities & Mission

Shakespeare Link provides developmental workshops and performance at its home base, the flagship Willow Globe theatre, within the local community, and beyond.

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.

Show all 14 areas of operation

Country

Bulgaria Canada China Hungary Isle Of Man Latvia Lebanon Mauritius Philippines Poland Romania Tunisia United States

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£58,237

Latest Expenditure

£50,126

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 86.1%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 86.1%

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2020 — Shakespeare Link (organisation 1040576)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2025	£58,237	£50,126	0 / 40
2024	£67,939	£64,842	0 / 50
2023	£75,599	£75,390	0 / 60
2022	£34,068	£55,811	0 / 40
2021	£102,485	£41,716	0 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Shakespeare Link

What does Shakespeare Link do?

Shakespeare Link provides developmental workshops and performance at its home base, the flagship Willow Globe theatre, within the local community, and beyond.

How much income did Shakespeare Link report in 2025?

Shakespeare Link reported total income of £58k and reported expenditure of £50k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Shakespeare Link registered as a charity?

Shakespeare Link was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 October 2019 as charity number 1185804. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Shakespeare Link?

Shakespeare Link is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is BARBARA STOW. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Shakespeare Link operate?

Shakespeare Link operates across 14 areas, including Bulgaria, Canada, China and 11 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Shakespeare Link a registered charity?

Yes — Shakespeare Link is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1185804.