Taunton Theatre Association Limited
Also known as: Tta
Taunton Theatre Association advances education for the public benefit through the promotion and encouragement of the performing arts, the creative arts and the visual arts primarily in, but not limited to, Somerset. It operates the Brewhouse Theatre in Taunton and offers a wide programme of public performance, exhibitions and community engagement activities associated with performance and art.
Activities & Mission
Taunton Theatre Association advances education for the public benefit through the promotion and encouragement of the performing arts, the creative arts and the visual arts primarily in, but not limited to, Somerset. It operates the Brewhouse Theatre in Taunton and offers a wide programme of public performance, exhibitions and community engagement activities associated with performance and art.
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 8 areas of operation Hide areas of operation
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 48% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 41% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 95% 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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
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 | £1,623,922 | £1,583,587 | £1,468,631 | £257,703 | £257,703 | 23 / 110 |
| 2024 | £1,594,688 | £1,498,784 | £1,384,162 | £217,368 | £217,368 | 21 / 125 |
| 2023 | £1,289,276 | £1,287,626 | £1,182,087 | £121,464 | £82,617 | 21 / 100 |
| 2022 | £952,882 | £1,193,227 | £1,134,950 | £119,814 | £119,814 | 18 / 100 |
| 2021 | £624,518 | £498,028 | £488,554 | £360,159 | £200,658 | 15 / 100 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Taunton Theatre Association Limited
What does Taunton Theatre Association Limited do?
Taunton Theatre Association advances education for the public benefit through the promotion and encouragement of the performing arts, the creative arts and the visual arts primarily in, but not limited to, Somerset. It operates the Brewhouse Theatre in Taunton and offers a wide programme of public performance, exhibitions and community engagement activities associated with performance and art.
How much income did Taunton Theatre Association Limited report in 2025?
Taunton Theatre Association Limited reported total income of £1.62m and reported expenditure of £1.58m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Taunton Theatre Association Limited?
Taunton Theatre Association Limited has a program ratio of 90.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 48% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Taunton Theatre Association Limited registered as a charity?
Taunton Theatre Association Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 March 2014 as charity number 1156472. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs Taunton Theatre Association Limited?
Taunton Theatre Association Limited is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is VAL BERRY (KNOWN AS VAL HAMMOND). Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Taunton Theatre Association Limited operate?
Taunton Theatre Association Limited operates across 8 areas, including Bath And North East Somerset, Bristol City, Devon and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Taunton Theatre Association Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Taunton Theatre Association Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1156472.
Details
BREWHOUSE THEATRE AND ARTS CENTRE
COAL ORCHARD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA1 1JL
Registry Information
Is this your charity?
Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.
Claim this listing Learn more about premium profilesOther notable Arts charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Tta
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated