Spid Theatre Company Limited
SPID Theatre (Social Progressive Interconnected Diverse) makes art that advocates housing justice, creating high quality community theatre on council estates. SPID challenges the stereotypes around estates and celebrates their history, championing investment in estates' access and safety - including spending £3.4m capital funding on refurbishing Kensal House Community Rooms, their home since 2005.
Activities & Mission
SPID Theatre (Social Progressive Interconnected Diverse) makes art that advocates housing justice, creating high quality community theatre on council estates. SPID challenges the stereotypes around estates and celebrates their history, championing investment in estates' access and safety - including spending £3.4m capital funding on refurbishing Kensal House Community Rooms, their home since 2005.
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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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 19% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 56% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £611,990 | £299,965 | £299,965 | £3,915,137 | £211,141 | 9 / 12 |
| 2024 | £1,182,908 | £290,020 | £290,020 | £3,603,598 | £3,603,598 | 9 / 12 |
| 2023 | £1,579,283 | £280,942 | £280,942 | £2,698,299 | £2,698,299 | 10 / 0 |
| 2022 | £715,398 | £422,983 | £422,983 | £914,562 | £914,562 | 11 / 0 |
| 2021 | £711,661 | £303,555 | £303,555 | £635,092 | £462,445 | 7 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Spid Theatre Company Limited
What does Spid Theatre Company Limited do?
SPID Theatre (Social Progressive Interconnected Diverse) makes art that advocates housing justice, creating high quality community theatre on council estates. SPID challenges the stereotypes around estates and celebrates their history, championing investment in estates' access and safety - including spending £3.4m capital funding on refurbishing Kensal House Community Rooms, their home since 2005.
How much income did Spid Theatre Company Limited report in 2025?
Spid Theatre Company Limited reported total income of £612k and reported expenditure of £300k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Spid Theatre Company Limited?
Spid Theatre Company Limited has a program ratio of 49.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 19% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Spid Theatre Company Limited registered as a charity?
Spid Theatre Company Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 May 2003 as charity number 1097344. It has been registered for 23 years.
Who runs Spid Theatre Company Limited?
Spid Theatre Company Limited is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Spid Theatre Company Limited operate?
Spid Theatre Company Limited operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Spid Theatre Company Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Spid Theatre Company Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1097344.
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Ladbroke Grove
London
W10 5BQ
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