The Chipping Norton Theatre Limited
Also known as: The Theatre
Provision of live arts events, films and exhibitions at The Theatre together with a community and education programme in Chipping Norton and the region.
Activities & Mission
Provision of live arts events, films and exhibitions at The Theatre together with a community and education programme in Chipping Norton and the region.
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 29% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 27% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 25% 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,758,391 | £1,606,979 | £1,405,046 | £1,210,984 | £172,672 | 46 / 65 |
| 2024 | £1,400,636 | £1,381,861 | £1,147,985 | £1,059,572 | £129,291 | 35 / 75 |
| 2023 | £1,424,512 | £1,464,911 | £1,290,260 | £1,040,797 | £87,501 | 35 / 60 |
| 2022 | £1,124,750 | £1,159,350 | £991,718 | £1,081,196 | £1,081,196 | 34 / 62 |
| 2021 | £826,233 | £671,269 | £570,633 | £1,115,796 | £199,972 | 16 / 75 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Chipping Norton Theatre Limited
What does The Chipping Norton Theatre Limited do?
Provision of live arts events, films and exhibitions at The Theatre together with a community and education programme in Chipping Norton and the region.
How much income did The Chipping Norton Theatre Limited report in 2025?
The Chipping Norton Theatre Limited reported total income of £1.76m and reported expenditure of £1.61m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Chipping Norton Theatre Limited?
The Chipping Norton Theatre Limited has a program ratio of 79.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 29% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Chipping Norton Theatre Limited registered as a charity?
The Chipping Norton Theatre Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 September 1974 as charity number 268154. It has been registered for 52 years.
Who runs The Chipping Norton Theatre Limited?
The Chipping Norton Theatre Limited is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is RICHARD STEPHEN GREAVES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Chipping Norton Theatre Limited operate?
The Chipping Norton Theatre Limited operates across 5 areas, including Gloucestershire, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Chipping Norton Theatre Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The Chipping Norton Theatre Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 268154.
Details
2 Spring Street
CHIPPING NORTON
OX7 5NL
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Theatre
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated