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Soho Theatre Company Limited

Also known as: Soho Theatre

To produce new work (live theatre, comedy and cabaret) at Soho Theatre and elsewhere. To discover and nurture new writers and artists.To target and develop new audiences.To develop digital and other initiatives, to make our work more accessible to a broader audience.

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Activities & Mission

To produce new work (live theatre, comedy and cabaret) at Soho Theatre and elsewhere. To discover and nurture new writers and artists.To target and develop new audiences.To develop digital and other initiatives, to make our work more accessible to a broader audience.

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 6 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£6,775,582
Latest Expenditure
£7,754,515

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 91.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 50% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 79.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 17% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 24.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 13% of UK Arts 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 £1,078,335
Charitable Activities £3,978,224
Other Trading £1,668,460
Investments £17,279
Other Income £33,284

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £6,170,312
Raising Funds £1,584,203
Governance £273,971
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
£6,775,582
£7,754,515£6,170,312£2,486,225£0103 / 0
2024
£7,651,080
£7,744,135£5,906,813£3,465,158£163,519107 / 0
2023
£6,867,586
£7,027,963£5,422,348£3,558,214£0103 / 0
2022
£4,704,483
£5,075,286£4,247,022£3,718,591£3,718,59194 / 0
2021
£3,137,635
£3,266,686£2,618,757£4,089,396£4,089,39680 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Soho Theatre Company Limited

What does Soho Theatre Company Limited do?

To produce new work (live theatre, comedy and cabaret) at Soho Theatre and elsewhere. To discover and nurture new writers and artists.To target and develop new audiences.To develop digital and other initiatives, to make our work more accessible to a broader audience.

How much income did Soho Theatre Company Limited report in 2025?

Soho Theatre Company Limited reported total income of £6.78m and reported expenditure of £7.75m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Soho Theatre Company Limited?

Soho Theatre Company Limited has a program ratio of 91.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 50% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Soho Theatre Company Limited registered as a charity?

Soho Theatre Company Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 July 1975 as charity number 267234. It has been registered for 51 years.

Who runs Soho Theatre Company Limited?

Soho Theatre Company Limited is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAME HEATHER VICTORIA RABBATTS DBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Soho Theatre Company Limited operate?

Soho Theatre Company Limited operates across 6 areas, including Australia, India, Ireland and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Soho Theatre Company Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Soho Theatre Company Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 267234.

Details

Address
Soho Theatre Co Ltd
21 Dean Street
London
W1D 3NE
Registration Date
3 July 1975
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
267234
Charity Number
267234

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Trustees

DAME HEATHER VICTORIA RABBATTS DBE Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Campbell Glennie
CATHERINE MARY MAYNE
DAVID AUKIN
DAVID HERMAN ALFRED REITMAN
Also governs 1 other charity
FARZANA SPORTOLETTI BADUEL
FAWN ILONA JAMES
HANI FARSI
Lornette Jane Vivienne Harley
Lucy Davies
Martin Esom
NICHOLAS DAVID ALLOTT OBE
Also governs 1 other charity
SHAPARAK KHORSANDI

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Soho Theatre

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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