The Graeae Theatre Company Limited
Also known as: Graeae
Graeae is a disabled-led theatre company that profiles the skills of disabled actors, writers and directors. The artistic approach creates aesthetically accessible productions that include a disabled and non-disabled audience. The company has built an enviable reputation for producing thrilling and innovative work, particularly built around the creative use of sign language and audio description.
Activities & Mission
Graeae is a disabled-led theatre company that profiles the skills of disabled actors, writers and directors. The artistic approach creates aesthetically accessible productions that include a disabled and non-disabled audience. The company has built an enviable reputation for producing thrilling and innovative work, particularly built around the creative use of sign language and audio description.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 32% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 26% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 19% 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 | £1,571,276 | £1,474,328 | £1,283,467 | £2,589,682 | £1,151,074 | 18 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,338,023 | £1,424,987 | £1,108,842 | £2,492,734 | £951,342 | 17 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,396,163 | £1,724,808 | £1,500,658 | £2,579,698 | £783,274 | 19 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,479,921 | £1,572,975 | £1,405,092 | £2,908,343 | £1,178,540 | 18 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,620,132 | £1,099,423 | £923,172 | £3,001,397 | £998,777 | 15 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Graeae Theatre Company Limited
What does The Graeae Theatre Company Limited do?
Graeae is a disabled-led theatre company that profiles the skills of disabled actors, writers and directors. The artistic approach creates aesthetically accessible productions that include a disabled and non-disabled audience. The company has built an enviable reputation for producing thrilling and innovative work, particularly built around the creative use of sign language and audio description.
How much income did The Graeae Theatre Company Limited report in 2025?
The Graeae Theatre Company Limited reported total income of £1.57m and reported expenditure of £1.47m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Graeae Theatre Company Limited?
The Graeae Theatre Company Limited has a program ratio of 81.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 32% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Graeae Theatre Company Limited registered as a charity?
The Graeae Theatre Company Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 April 1982 as charity number 284589. It has been registered for 44 years.
Who runs The Graeae Theatre Company Limited?
The Graeae Theatre Company Limited is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Tom Ryalls. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Graeae Theatre Company Limited operate?
The Graeae Theatre Company Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Graeae Theatre Company Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The Graeae Theatre Company Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 284589.
Details
138 KINGSLAND ROAD
LONDON
E2 8DY
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Also Known As
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- 14 May 2026
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