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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.

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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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,623,922
Latest Expenditure
£1,583,587

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 90.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 48% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 92.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 41% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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

Donations & Legacies £20,360
Charitable Activities £1,316,571
Other Trading £227,595
Investments £13,436
Other Income £45,960

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,468,631
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £114,956

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,623,922
£1,583,587£1,468,631£257,703£257,70323 / 110
2024
£1,594,688
£1,498,784£1,384,162£217,368£217,36821 / 125
2023
£1,289,276
£1,287,626£1,182,087£121,464£82,61721 / 100
2022
£952,882
£1,193,227£1,134,950£119,814£119,81418 / 100
2021
£624,518
£498,028£488,554£360,159£200,65815 / 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

Address
TAUNTON BREWHOUSE
BREWHOUSE THEATRE AND ARTS CENTRE
COAL ORCHARD
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
TA1 1JL
Registration Date
31 March 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5044008
Charity Number
1156472

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Trustees

VAL BERRY (KNOWN AS VAL HAMMOND) Chair
BARRY HAVENHAND
CAMILLA DE BERNHARDT LANE
CARL WOODWARD
NEIL RICHARD GOODING
PAUL COLLINS-SMITH
PHILIP HAWTIN
STEWART TUDOR-JACKMAN
VICKY DAWSON

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Tta

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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