Sherman Cymru

Also known as: Contemporary Theatre & New Writing Company

The objects of Sherman Cymru are to promote and encourage art and in particular performing art for the benefit of the public by the development, production and presentation of new writing or works of any form, the provision of theatre facilities and the advancement of education of children, young persons and adults by participation in the experience of theatre, drama and the performing arts.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,623,815

Latest Expenditure

£2,768,067

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 93.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 48% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 88.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 24% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 45% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,502,280

Charitable Activities £762,788

Other Trading £230,716

Investments £0

Other Income £128,031

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,446,000

Raising Funds £62,530

Governance £19,890

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £259,537

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£2,623,815	£2,768,067	£2,446,000	£3,762,543	£658,873	31 / 80
2024	£2,594,213	£3,055,655	£2,723,665	£3,906,795	£587,099	35 / 67
2023	£2,412,140	£2,611,206	£2,346,483	£4,368,237	£588,437	38 / 59
2022	£1,988,070	£2,253,711	£2,100,050	£4,567,303	£593,142	29 / 35
2021	£2,212,944	£1,862,449	£1,755,819	£4,832,944	£566,864	25 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Sherman Cymru

What does Sherman Cymru do?

How much income did Sherman Cymru report in 2025?

Sherman Cymru reported total income of £2.62m and reported expenditure of £2.77m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Sherman Cymru?

Sherman Cymru has a program ratio of 93.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 48% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Sherman Cymru registered as a charity?

Sherman Cymru was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 March 2007 as charity number 1118364. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs Sherman Cymru?

Sherman Cymru is governed by a board of 14 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sherman Cymru operate?

Sherman Cymru operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Sherman Cymru a registered charity?

Yes — Sherman Cymru is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1118364.