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The Chipstead Players

The object of the charity is to promote the advancement of general education in relation to all aspects of the art of drama and the development of public appreciation of such art, including but not limited to: (1) promoting skills relating to acting, playwriting, set construction and stagecraft;(2) producing public performances of dramatic works of art; and(3) supporting a youth theatre

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Activities & Mission

The object of the charity is to promote the advancement of general education in relation to all aspects of the art of drama and the development of public appreciation of such art, including but not limited to: (1) promoting skills relating to acting, playwriting, set construction and stagecraft;(2) producing public performances of dramatic works of art; and(3) supporting a youth theatre

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

Latest Income
£133,942
Latest Expenditure
£114,382

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 10.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 11.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £503,806
Charitable Activities £64,843
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,416
Other Income £350

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £61,409
Raising Funds £1,588
Governance £5,370
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
£133,942
£114,3820 / 140
2024
£97,755
£114,7150 / 60
2023
£81,243
£113,8310 / 100
2022
£570,415
£62,997£61,409£485,016£485,0160 / 100

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Chipstead Players

What does The Chipstead Players do?

The object of the charity is to promote the advancement of general education in relation to all aspects of the art of drama and the development of public appreciation of such art, including but not limited to: (1) promoting skills relating to acting, playwriting, set construction and stagecraft;(2) producing public performances of dramatic works of art; and(3) supporting a youth theatre

How much income did The Chipstead Players report in 2025?

The Chipstead Players reported total income of £134k and reported expenditure of £114k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Chipstead Players registered as a charity?

The Chipstead Players was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 March 2021 as charity number 1193889. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs The Chipstead Players?

The Chipstead Players is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Anne Thorn. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Chipstead Players operate?

The Chipstead Players operates in Surrey, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Chipstead Players a registered charity?

Yes — The Chipstead Players is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1193889.

Details

Address
THE COURTYARD THEATRE
LONGSHAW
HAZELWOOD LANE
CHIPSTEAD
COULSDON
CR5 3QU
Registration Date
22 March 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5159798
Charity Number
1193889

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Trustees

Anne Thorn Chair
Britt Adams
David Andrew Perry
Also governs 1 other charity
Emma Louise Brown
John Shepherd
Jonathan Thorpe Laws
Julie Cumbo
Marie Vaughan Ricot
Molly Anne Franks
Nicholas Foster
Oliver Simon Horle
Sharon Anita Laws

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30 July 2026
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