Stagetext
STAGETEXT provides and promotes the use of captioning systems in arts and entertainment venues to enable deaf, deafened and hard of hearing people to access live performance.
Activities & Mission
STAGETEXT provides and promotes the use of captioning systems in arts and entertainment venues to enable deaf, deafened and hard of hearing people to access live performance.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 59% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?
Higher than 54% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 43% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £999,116 | £947,030 | £919,274 | £333,664 | £333,664 | 9 / 26 |
| 2024 | £950,306 | £920,650 | £894,043 | £281,578 | £281,578 | 8 / 21 |
| 2023 | £877,786 | £915,703 | £873,561 | £251,922 | £251,922 | 7 / 20 |
| 2022 | £978,690 | £956,647 | £940,764 | £289,839 | £158,916 | 8 / 10 |
| 2021 | £819,055 | £735,062 | £725,015 | £267,796 | £136,202 | 8 / 19 |
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Frequently asked questions about Stagetext
What does Stagetext do?
STAGETEXT provides and promotes the use of captioning systems in arts and entertainment venues to enable deaf, deafened and hard of hearing people to access live performance.
How much income did Stagetext report in 2025?
Stagetext reported total income of £999k and reported expenditure of £947k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Stagetext?
Stagetext has a program ratio of 92.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 59% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Stagetext registered as a charity?
Stagetext was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 January 2001 as charity number 1084300. It has been registered for 25 years.
Who runs Stagetext?
Stagetext 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 Stagetext operate?
Stagetext operates across 4 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Stagetext a registered charity?
Yes — Stagetext is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1084300.
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Balkerne Gate
COLCHESTER
CO1 1PT
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