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The Bubble Theatre Company Limited

Also known as: London Bubble

London Bubble increases access to theatre for people of all ages & backgrounds. Including: children with communication needs, at risk of youth violence, young people in the care & criminal justice systems, unemployed young adults & older adults living alone or in sheltered housing.We draw on lived experience & imagination, co-creating original theatre with our members & sharing it with audiences

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Activities & Mission

London Bubble increases access to theatre for people of all ages & backgrounds. Including: children with communication needs, at risk of youth violence, young people in the care & criminal justice systems, unemployed young adults & older adults living alone or in sheltered housing.We draw on lived experience & imagination, co-creating original theatre with our members & sharing it with audiences

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.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£473,857
Latest Expenditure
£436,567

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 83.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 39% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 95.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 37% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 10.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 21% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £461,452
Charitable Activities £67,278
Other Trading £6,212
Investments £1
Other Income £57,422

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £496,316
Raising Funds £21,000
Governance £31,073
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£473,857
£436,5670 / 2
2024
£346,324
£424,7960 / 5
2023
£365,541
£413,0340 / 16
2022
£453,560
£494,1980 / 3
2021
£592,365
£517,316£496,316£314,887£59,5469 / 3

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Bubble Theatre Company Limited

What does The Bubble Theatre Company Limited do?

London Bubble increases access to theatre for people of all ages & backgrounds. Including: children with communication needs, at risk of youth violence, young people in the care & criminal justice systems, unemployed young adults & older adults living alone or in sheltered housing.We draw on lived experience & imagination, co-creating original theatre with our members & sharing it with audiences

How much income did The Bubble Theatre Company Limited report in 2025?

The Bubble Theatre Company Limited reported total income of £474k and reported expenditure of £437k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Bubble Theatre Company Limited?

The Bubble Theatre Company Limited has a program ratio of 83.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 39% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Bubble Theatre Company Limited registered as a charity?

The Bubble Theatre Company Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 August 1972 as charity number 264359. It has been registered for 54 years.

Who runs The Bubble Theatre Company Limited?

The Bubble Theatre Company Limited is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Bubble Theatre Company Limited operate?

The Bubble Theatre Company Limited operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Bubble Theatre Company Limited a registered charity?

Yes — The Bubble Theatre Company Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 264359.

Details

Address
Lucy Bradshaw
3-5 ELEPHANT LANE
LONDON
SE16 4JD
Registration Date
21 August 1972
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
264359
Charity Number
264359

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Trustees

Abimbola Apalara
ANNA MARY SHIELDS
Also governs 1 other charity
Elizabeth Holden
Grace Arogundade
Also governs 1 other charity
Miles Jason Webber
Also governs 3 other charities
Ourania Pauline Marandos
Also governs 2 other charities
Tinashe Sithole

Also Known As

  • London Bubble

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14 May 2026
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