The English Stage Company Limited
Also known as: Royal Court Theatre
English Stage Company is a leading force in world theatre, finding, developing and producing new plays. An artistically led theatre, we create the conditions for writers nationally and internationally to flourish and through a strategic programme of education and outreach work, to engage with the widest audience across all ages and communities, promoting understanding and enjoyment of the arts.
Activities & Mission
English Stage Company is a leading force in world theatre, finding, developing and producing new plays. An artistically led theatre, we create the conditions for writers nationally and internationally to flourish and through a strategic programme of education and outreach work, to engage with the widest audience across all ages and communities, promoting understanding and enjoyment of the arts.
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 16% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 19% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 39% 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 | £8,625,184 | £6,590,523 | £5,365,717 | £3,896,240 | £1,386,417 | 99 / 0 |
| 2024 | £7,013,027 | £6,570,630 | £5,470,741 | £1,861,579 | £565,070 | 93 / 0 |
| 2023 | £6,634,429 | £7,440,908 | £6,222,945 | £1,419,182 | £180,884 | 91 / 0 |
| 2022 | £5,903,902 | £6,553,496 | £5,551,174 | £2,225,661 | £371,706 | 94 / 0 |
| 2021 | £5,601,205 | £4,410,015 | £3,868,522 | £2,875,256 | £952,235 | 80 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The English Stage Company Limited
What does The English Stage Company Limited do?
English Stage Company is a leading force in world theatre, finding, developing and producing new plays. An artistically led theatre, we create the conditions for writers nationally and internationally to flourish and through a strategic programme of education and outreach work, to engage with the widest audience across all ages and communities, promoting understanding and enjoyment of the arts.
How much income did The English Stage Company Limited report in 2025?
The English Stage Company Limited reported total income of £8.63m and reported expenditure of £6.59m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The English Stage Company Limited?
The English Stage Company Limited has a program ratio of 62.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 16% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The English Stage Company Limited registered as a charity?
The English Stage Company Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 November 1963 as charity number 231242. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs The English Stage Company Limited?
The English Stage Company Limited is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is ANTHONY CHARLES BURTON CBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The English Stage Company Limited operate?
The English Stage Company Limited operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The English Stage Company Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The English Stage Company Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 231242.
Details
SLOANE SQUARE
LONDON
SW1W 8AS
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Also Known As
- Royal Court Theatre
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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