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The Lawnmowers Independent Theatre Company

Also known as: The Lawnmowers

Lawnmowers is a learning disabled-led company which provides rich and varied cultural training for people with learning difficulties. Programmes address social and educational issues, accessibility, sustainability, participation, enjoyment and building futures. All of our services relate directly to needs identified by learning disabled people.

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Activities & Mission

Lawnmowers is a learning disabled-led company which provides rich and varied cultural training for people with learning difficulties. Programmes address social and educational issues, accessibility, sustainability, participation, enjoyment and building futures. All of our services relate directly to needs identified by learning disabled people.

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
£276,327
Latest Expenditure
£271,214

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 98.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 98.1%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£276,327
£271,2140 / 17
2024
£313,679
£280,3020 / 17
2023
£245,278
£271,7690 / 17
2022
£329,898
£341,4740 / 17
2021
£296,461
£284,0470 / 33

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Lawnmowers Independent Theatre Company

What does The Lawnmowers Independent Theatre Company do?

Lawnmowers is a learning disabled-led company which provides rich and varied cultural training for people with learning difficulties. Programmes address social and educational issues, accessibility, sustainability, participation, enjoyment and building futures. All of our services relate directly to needs identified by learning disabled people.

How much income did The Lawnmowers Independent Theatre Company report in 2025?

The Lawnmowers Independent Theatre Company reported total income of £276k and reported expenditure of £271k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Lawnmowers Independent Theatre Company registered as a charity?

The Lawnmowers Independent Theatre Company was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 December 2000 as charity number 1084229. It has been registered for 26 years.

Who runs The Lawnmowers Independent Theatre Company?

The Lawnmowers Independent Theatre Company is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Charlotte Marie Thomas. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Lawnmowers Independent Theatre Company operate?

The Lawnmowers Independent Theatre Company operates in Gateshead, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Lawnmowers Independent Theatre Company a registered charity?

Yes — The Lawnmowers Independent Theatre Company is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1084229.

Details

Address
Formerly Pelaw Youth Centre
Shields Road
Pelaw
Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE10 0QD
Registration Date
21 December 2000
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3975522
Charity Number
1084229

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Trustees

Dr Charlotte Marie Thomas Chair
Hilary Patricia Florek
Ian Leonard Briggs
Kathaleen Murphy
Richard Ramsden
Robert Stephen Kitchen
STEVE GILROY

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Lawnmowers

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