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Southwark Playhouse Theatre Company

Southwark Playhouse is a leading London theatre venue that presents a year round programme of work by new and emerging theatre artists and practitioners. Alongside this work the organisation offers a year round curriculum support programme working in a large number of Southwark schools, and a peer-led youth theatre for local young people (16-25) offering arts activities and training initiatives.

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Activities & Mission

Southwark Playhouse is a leading London theatre venue that presents a year round programme of work by new and emerging theatre artists and practitioners. Alongside this work the organisation offers a year round curriculum support programme working in a large number of Southwark schools, and a peer-led youth theatre for local young people (16-25) offering arts activities and training initiatives.

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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
£1,820,787
Latest Expenditure
£1,876,536

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 75.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 73.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £64,484
Charitable Activities £1,194,232
Other Trading £445,375
Investments £44,880
Other Income £71,816

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,370,669
Raising Funds £0
Governance £21,120
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £505,867

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
£1,820,787
£1,876,536£1,370,669£3,907,654£648,61927 / 150
2024
£1,744,174
£1,843,339£1,348,793£3,963,403£609,29023 / 150
2023
£1,495,404
£1,513,642£1,190,096£4,062,568£430,00027 / 100
2022
£968,352
£1,077,819£832,596£4,080,806£1,525,00014 / 150
2021
£3,238,583
£952,607£750,526£4,190,272£1,450,00010 / 123

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Southwark Playhouse Theatre Company

What does Southwark Playhouse Theatre Company do?

Southwark Playhouse is a leading London theatre venue that presents a year round programme of work by new and emerging theatre artists and practitioners. Alongside this work the organisation offers a year round curriculum support programme working in a large number of Southwark schools, and a peer-led youth theatre for local young people (16-25) offering arts activities and training initiatives.

How much income did Southwark Playhouse Theatre Company report in 2025?

Southwark Playhouse Theatre Company reported total income of £1.82m and reported expenditure of £1.88m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Southwark Playhouse Theatre Company registered as a charity?

Southwark Playhouse Theatre Company was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 December 1994 as charity number 1042870. It has been registered for 32 years.

Who runs Southwark Playhouse Theatre Company?

Southwark Playhouse Theatre Company is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is TIM WOOD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Southwark Playhouse Theatre Company operate?

Southwark Playhouse Theatre Company operates across 2 areas: Lambeth and Southwark.

Is Southwark Playhouse Theatre Company a registered charity?

Yes — Southwark Playhouse Theatre Company is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1042870.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
17 December 1994
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1042870
Charity Number
1042870

Trustees

TIM WOOD Chair
Angela Fullman
Chris Norman
Elayn Fraser
Gary Beestone
GILES SEMPER
GLENN WELLMAN
Also governs 2 other charities
KAREN MCHUGH
KATHRYN LYLIE SERKIS
Also governs 1 other charity
Ken Hunt
Vanessa Sanyauke

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Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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