The New Wolsey Theatre Company Limited
Also known as: The New Wolsey, The New Wolsey Theatre
With a stated mission of presenting high quality, diverse and accessible work, the New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich has emerged as a national leader recognised for the diversity of its audiences; for engaging with a broad cross-section of theatre-going and non-theatre-going communities; for nurturing and developing black and minority ethnic artists; and for its style of actor/musician productions.
Activities & Mission
With a stated mission of presenting high quality, diverse and accessible work, the New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich has emerged as a national leader recognised for the diversity of its audiences; for engaging with a broad cross-section of theatre-going and non-theatre-going communities; for nurturing and developing black and minority ethnic artists; and for its style of actor/musician productions.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 67% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 66% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 63% 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 | £3,356,965 | £3,304,177 | £3,265,618 | £2,655,491 | £1,067,155 | 38 / 94 |
| 2024 | £3,322,832 | £3,216,461 | £3,190,143 | £2,602,703 | £815,286 | 41 / 102 |
| 2023 | £3,549,889 | £3,761,433 | £3,730,814 | £2,496,332 | £718,403 | 45 / 102 |
| 2022 | £2,927,782 | £3,710,517 | £3,688,733 | £2,707,876 | £710,393 | 37 / 77 |
| 2021 | £3,023,299 | £1,796,224 | £1,784,003 | £3,490,611 | £827,468 | 32 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The New Wolsey Theatre Company Limited
What does The New Wolsey Theatre Company Limited do?
With a stated mission of presenting high quality, diverse and accessible work, the New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich has emerged as a national leader recognised for the diversity of its audiences; for engaging with a broad cross-section of theatre-going and non-theatre-going communities; for nurturing and developing black and minority ethnic artists; and for its style of actor/musician productions.
How much income did The New Wolsey Theatre Company Limited report in 2025?
The New Wolsey Theatre Company Limited reported total income of £3.36m and reported expenditure of £3.30m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The New Wolsey Theatre Company Limited?
The New Wolsey Theatre Company Limited has a program ratio of 97.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 67% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The New Wolsey Theatre Company Limited registered as a charity?
The New Wolsey Theatre Company Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 August 2000 as charity number 1082016. It has been registered for 26 years.
Who runs The New Wolsey Theatre Company Limited?
The New Wolsey Theatre Company Limited is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The New Wolsey Theatre Company Limited operate?
The New Wolsey Theatre Company Limited operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The New Wolsey Theatre Company Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The New Wolsey Theatre Company Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1082016.
Details
Civic Drive
Ipswich
IP1 2AS
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Also Known As
- The New Wolsey
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated