The Big House Theatre Company
TBH was established to provide a creative, supportive space to help care leavers overcome traumas experienced in childhood and to enable them to integrate successfully into society. TBH has 4 main activities: Drop-in workshopsOpen House Projects (12 weeks of drama workshops, theatre participation, life skills and employability)MentoringFull-scale theatre productions
Activities & Mission
TBH was established to provide a creative, supportive space to help care leavers overcome traumas experienced in childhood and to enable them to integrate successfully into society. TBH has 4 main activities: Drop-in workshopsOpen House Projects (12 weeks of drama workshops, theatre participation, life skills and employability)MentoringFull-scale theatre productions
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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 32% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 22% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 6% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £899,604 | £761,070 | £664,642 | £1,443,232 | £235,840 | 10 / 50 |
| 2023 | £967,754 | £811,474 | £719,278 | £1,304,698 | £597,612 | 12 / 70 |
| 2022 | £754,891 | £666,808 | £595,999 | £1,148,418 | £408,152 | 7 / 55 |
| 2021 | £868,243 | £538,667 | £486,814 | £1,060,335 | £267,113 | 8 / 31 |
| 2020 | £693,720 | £495,165 | £426,779 | £730,756 | £153,190 | 7 / 17 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Big House Theatre Company
What does The Big House Theatre Company do?
TBH was established to provide a creative, supportive space to help care leavers overcome traumas experienced in childhood and to enable them to integrate successfully into society. TBH has 4 main activities: Drop-in workshopsOpen House Projects (12 weeks of drama workshops, theatre participation, life skills and employability)MentoringFull-scale theatre productions
How much income did The Big House Theatre Company report in 2024?
The Big House Theatre Company reported total income of £900k and reported expenditure of £761k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Big House Theatre Company?
The Big House Theatre Company has a program ratio of 73.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 32% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Big House Theatre Company registered as a charity?
The Big House Theatre Company was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 March 2013 as charity number 1151106. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs The Big House Theatre Company?
The Big House Theatre Company is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Big House Theatre Company operate?
The Big House Theatre Company operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Big House Theatre Company a registered charity?
Yes — The Big House Theatre Company is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1151106.
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Islington
LONDON
N1 3LH
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