Talawa Theatre Company Limited
Also known as: Talawa, Talawa Theatre
Talawa's objectives during the year continued to be the promotion and advancement of culturally specific educational plays and drama. These included workshops and educational projects.
Activities & Mission
Talawa's objectives during the year continued to be the promotion and advancement of culturally specific educational plays and drama. These included workshops and educational projects.
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 Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 86% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 60% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (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.
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 | £2,301,214 | £2,457,784 | £2,457,784 | £116,920 | £107,632 | 25 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,134,655 | £1,358,358 | £1,358,358 | £273,490 | £174,127 | 12 / 0 |
| 2023 | £735,435 | £722,403 | £722,403 | £456,439 | £159,000 | 9 / 0 |
| 2022 | £728,451 | £714,403 | £714,403 | £443,407 | £159,000 | 12 / 0 |
| 2021 | £532,613 | £459,576 | £459,576 | £429,359 | £429,359 | 11 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Talawa Theatre Company Limited
What does Talawa Theatre Company Limited do?
Talawa's objectives during the year continued to be the promotion and advancement of culturally specific educational plays and drama. These included workshops and educational projects.
How much income did Talawa Theatre Company Limited report in 2025?
Talawa Theatre Company Limited reported total income of £2.30m and reported expenditure of £2.46m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Talawa Theatre Company Limited?
Talawa Theatre Company Limited has a program ratio of 106.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 86% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Talawa Theatre Company Limited registered as a charity?
Talawa Theatre Company Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 February 1987 as charity number 327362. It has been registered for 39 years.
Who runs Talawa Theatre Company Limited?
Talawa Theatre Company Limited is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Talawa Theatre Company Limited operate?
Talawa Theatre Company Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Talawa Theatre Company Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Talawa Theatre Company Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 327362.
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- 14 May 2026
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