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Tall Stories Theatre Company Limited

To advance education for public benefit through theatre productions. A number of imaginative productions are put on each year coupled with educational programmes related to the shows. Aimed at children but for adults as well. Tour in a number of places including commuity and rural venues and schools

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Activities & Mission

To advance education for public benefit through theatre productions. A number of imaginative productions are put on each year coupled with educational programmes related to the shows. Aimed at children but for adults as well. Tour in a number of places including commuity and rural venues and schools

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.

Show all 13 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,945,627
Latest Expenditure
£2,642,578

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 87.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 43% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 62% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 63% 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

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £2,851,293
Other Trading £79,390
Investments £14,944
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,589,445
Raising Funds £53,133
Governance £17,134
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,945,627
£2,642,578£2,589,445£2,193,339£2,193,33911 / 0
2024
£2,616,065
£2,138,567£2,091,753£1,930,290£1,930,29010 / 0
2023
£2,254,212
£1,960,903£1,931,902£1,452,792£1,452,79210 / 0
2022
£981,001
£1,165,812£1,157,267£1,159,483£1,159,4837 / 0
2021
£293,588
£523,3660 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Tall Stories Theatre Company Limited

What does Tall Stories Theatre Company Limited do?

To advance education for public benefit through theatre productions. A number of imaginative productions are put on each year coupled with educational programmes related to the shows. Aimed at children but for adults as well. Tour in a number of places including commuity and rural venues and schools

How much income did Tall Stories Theatre Company Limited report in 2025?

Tall Stories Theatre Company Limited reported total income of £2.95m and reported expenditure of £2.64m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Tall Stories Theatre Company Limited?

Tall Stories Theatre Company Limited has a program ratio of 87.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 43% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Tall Stories Theatre Company Limited registered as a charity?

Tall Stories Theatre Company Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 October 2007 as charity number 1121416. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs Tall Stories Theatre Company Limited?

Tall Stories Theatre Company Limited is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Tall Stories Theatre Company Limited operate?

Tall Stories Theatre Company Limited operates across 13 areas, including Australia, Canada, France and 10 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Tall Stories Theatre Company Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Tall Stories Theatre Company Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1121416.

Details

Address
68 Holloway road
London
N7 8JL
Registration Date
30 October 2007
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4035382
Charity Number
1121416

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Trustees

Catherine Mary Sarley
Owen Daniel Calvert-Lyons
Penelope Daly
Phillipa Jane Garland
Stacie Jayne Novotny Bond
William Robert Mauchline
Zaylie-Dawn Wilson
Also governs 1 other charity

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