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.
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.
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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 27% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 12% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 9% 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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,744,174 | £1,843,339 | £1,348,793 | £3,963,403 | £609,290 | 23 / 150 |
| 2023 | £1,495,404 | £1,513,642 | £1,190,096 | £4,062,568 | £430,000 | 27 / 100 |
| 2022 | £968,352 | £1,077,819 | £832,596 | £4,080,806 | £1,525,000 | 14 / 150 |
| 2021 | £3,238,583 | £952,607 | £750,526 | £4,190,272 | £1,450,000 | 10 / 123 |
| 2020 | £2,159,493 | £1,232,221 | £1,050,437 | £1,910,478 | £150,000 | 22 / 100 |
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 2024?
Southwark Playhouse Theatre Company reported total income of £1.74m and reported expenditure of £1.84m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Southwark Playhouse Theatre Company?
Southwark Playhouse Theatre Company has a program ratio of 77.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 27% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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 7 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.
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