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Taking Flight Theatre Company

We make theatre productions with embedded access at start of the artistic process, employing teams of professional Deaf, disabled & non disabled creatives. We run workshops & training to upskill emerging disabled & non disabled creatives. We explore new methods- human and technological- of pushing the boundaries of creative access, and we share our learning through symposia & events.

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Activities & Mission

We make theatre productions with embedded access at start of the artistic process, employing teams of professional Deaf, disabled & non disabled creatives. We run workshops & training to upskill emerging disabled & non disabled creatives. We explore new methods- human and technological- of pushing the boundaries of creative access, and we share our learning through symposia & events.

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

Latest Income
£647,532
Latest Expenditure
£481,830

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 72.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £50
Charitable Activities £647,482
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £470,580
Raising Funds £11,250
Governance £4,285
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.

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2024 — Red Earth Theatre Limited (organisation 4049273)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£647,532
£481,830£470,580£403,306£211,8225 / 2
2024
£317,349
£361,2110 / 2
2023
£467,193
£474,0280 / 6
2022
£465,191
£273,4130 / 20
2021
£229,040
£152,6740 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Taking Flight Theatre Company

What does Taking Flight Theatre Company do?

We make theatre productions with embedded access at start of the artistic process, employing teams of professional Deaf, disabled & non disabled creatives. We run workshops & training to upskill emerging disabled & non disabled creatives. We explore new methods- human and technological- of pushing the boundaries of creative access, and we share our learning through symposia & events.

How much income did Taking Flight Theatre Company report in 2025?

Taking Flight Theatre Company reported total income of £648k and reported expenditure of £482k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Taking Flight Theatre Company registered as a charity?

Taking Flight Theatre Company was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 September 2009 as charity number 1131762. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs Taking Flight Theatre Company?

Taking Flight Theatre Company is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Taking Flight Theatre Company operate?

Taking Flight Theatre Company operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Taking Flight Theatre Company a registered charity?

Yes — Taking Flight Theatre Company is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1131762.

Details

Address
Chapter Arts Centre
Market Rd
Cardiff
CF5 1QE
Registration Date
23 September 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5001399
Charity Number
1131762

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Trustees

Aisling Lammond
Alan Chappell-Williams
Andrew Tinley
Benjamin Owen- Jones
Dr Marta Minier
Also governs 1 other charity
Elizabeth Sarah Price
Lisa De Benedictis
Omoregie David Omoruyi
Simon Whittam

Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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