The Abingdon Passion Play
The Abingdon Passion Play was set up to provide the town of Abingdon on Thames and surrounding communities with dramatic representations of an aspect of the life of Christ. Planning and staging a Community Passion Play roughly once every 3 years, the charity carries out fund raising in the build up to the event in order to cover the costs associated with staging it.
Activities & Mission
The Abingdon Passion Play was set up to provide the town of Abingdon on Thames and surrounding communities with dramatic representations of an aspect of the life of Christ. Planning and staging a Community Passion Play roughly once every 3 years, the charity carries out fund raising in the build up to the event in order to cover the costs associated with staging it.
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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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £11,587 | £18,918 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2023 | £5,441 | £2,183 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £856 | £233 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £0 | £0 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £723 | £888 | 0 / 12 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Abingdon Passion Play
What does The Abingdon Passion Play do?
The Abingdon Passion Play was set up to provide the town of Abingdon on Thames and surrounding communities with dramatic representations of an aspect of the life of Christ. Planning and staging a Community Passion Play roughly once every 3 years, the charity carries out fund raising in the build up to the event in order to cover the costs associated with staging it.
How much income did The Abingdon Passion Play report in 2024?
The Abingdon Passion Play reported total income of £12k and reported expenditure of £19k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Abingdon Passion Play registered as a charity?
The Abingdon Passion Play was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 May 2019 as charity number 1183512. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs The Abingdon Passion Play?
The Abingdon Passion Play is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is ELIANE JOELLE PONY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Abingdon Passion Play operate?
The Abingdon Passion Play operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Abingdon Passion Play a registered charity?
Yes — The Abingdon Passion Play is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1183512.
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ABINGDON
Oxfordshire
OX14 1EH
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