The Barn Theatre Project
To promote, maintain, improve and enhance access to all aspects of professional and amateur performing art and the development of public appreciation of such art and to advance public education in relation to it
Activities & Mission
To promote, maintain, improve and enhance access to all aspects of professional and amateur performing art and the development of public appreciation of such art and to advance public education in relation to 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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 68% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 62% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 65% 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,938,457 | £1,934,216 | £1,896,706 | £197,949 | £193,708 | 20 / 50 |
| 2023 | £1,749,525 | £1,744,255 | £1,660,641 | £193,708 | £193,708 | 15 / 50 |
| 2022 | £1,124,133 | £1,121,583 | £1,067,533 | £50,061 | £0 | 16 / 25 |
| 2022 | £1,340,878 | £1,202,501 | £1,141,768 | £188,438 | £0 | 16 / 10 |
| 2021 | £846,390 | £854,842 | £812,261 | £47,511 | £47,511 | 10 / 20 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Barn Theatre Project
What does The Barn Theatre Project do?
To promote, maintain, improve and enhance access to all aspects of professional and amateur performing art and the development of public appreciation of such art and to advance public education in relation to it
How much income did The Barn Theatre Project report in 2024?
The Barn Theatre Project reported total income of £1.94m and reported expenditure of £1.93m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Barn Theatre Project?
The Barn Theatre Project has a program ratio of 97.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 68% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Barn Theatre Project registered as a charity?
The Barn Theatre Project was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 August 2017 as charity number 1174253. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs The Barn Theatre Project?
The Barn Theatre Project is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is IAN CARLING. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Barn Theatre Project operate?
The Barn Theatre Project operates in Gloucestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Barn Theatre Project a registered charity?
Yes — The Barn Theatre Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1174253.
Details
5 BEECHES ROAD
CIRENCESTER
GLOUCESTERSHIRE
GL7 1BN
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