The Little Angel Theatre
Also known as: Potheinos Limited, Little Angel Theatre
Puppet theatre for all ages, particularly children. One of only 3 permanent puppet theatres in the UK, Little Angel also runs an expanding education and participation programme, working with schools, communities and individuals to inspire creativity using puppetry. Little Angel also supports the rare artform of puppetry through R&D and professional development opportunities for puppeteers.
Activities & Mission
Puppet theatre for all ages, particularly children. One of only 3 permanent puppet theatres in the UK, Little Angel also runs an expanding education and participation programme, working with schools, communities and individuals to inspire creativity using puppetry. Little Angel also supports the rare artform of puppetry through R&D and professional development opportunities for puppeteers.
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 37% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 21% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 18% 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 | £2,407,380 | £2,461,784 | £2,051,174 | £1,673,224 | £118,721 | 28 / 10 |
| 2024 | £1,941,285 | £1,998,174 | £1,618,522 | £1,677,628 | £1,676,593 | 27 / 10 |
| 2023 | £1,565,408 | £1,664,373 | £1,355,178 | £1,834,516 | £129,898 | 24 / 15 |
| 2022 | £1,203,772 | £1,555,312 | £1,370,602 | £1,933,481 | £356,788 | 22 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,478,935 | £885,929 | £774,239 | £2,215,021 | £386,667 | 20 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Little Angel Theatre
What does The Little Angel Theatre do?
Puppet theatre for all ages, particularly children. One of only 3 permanent puppet theatres in the UK, Little Angel also runs an expanding education and participation programme, working with schools, communities and individuals to inspire creativity using puppetry. Little Angel also supports the rare artform of puppetry through R&D and professional development opportunities for puppeteers.
How much income did The Little Angel Theatre report in 2025?
The Little Angel Theatre reported total income of £2.41m and reported expenditure of £2.46m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Little Angel Theatre?
The Little Angel Theatre has a program ratio of 85.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 37% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Little Angel Theatre registered as a charity?
The Little Angel Theatre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 March 1964 as charity number 232488. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs The Little Angel Theatre?
The Little Angel Theatre is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Little Angel Theatre operate?
The Little Angel Theatre operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Little Angel Theatre a registered charity?
Yes — The Little Angel Theatre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 232488.
Details
14 DAGMAR PASSAGE
LONDON
N1 2DN
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Also Known As
- Potheinos Limited
- Little Angel Theatre
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated