The Oily Cart Company
Oily Cart contributes to the quality of life of young people, with a focus on increasing access to creativity and culture for D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent babies, children and young people and their families, through the provision of highly accessible, multi-sensory, interactive theatrical performances.
Activities & Mission
Oily Cart contributes to the quality of life of young people, with a focus on increasing access to creativity and culture for D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent babies, children and young people and their families, through the provision of highly accessible, multi-sensory, interactive theatrical performances.
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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 85% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 851). How is this calculated?
Higher than 62% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 51% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £579,433 | £643,943 | £637,939 | £635,347 | £246,472 | 5 / 0 |
| 2024 | £782,844 | £669,910 | £668,708 | £699,857 | £199,755 | 4 / 0 |
| 2023 | £756,275 | £723,617 | £721,717 | £586,923 | £243,346 | 4 / 2 |
| 2022 | £516,339 | £531,923 | £527,323 | £554,265 | £228,245 | 4 / 3 |
| 2021 | £477,918 | £493,730 | 0 / 2 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Oily Cart Company
What does The Oily Cart Company do?
Oily Cart contributes to the quality of life of young people, with a focus on increasing access to creativity and culture for D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent babies, children and young people and their families, through the provision of highly accessible, multi-sensory, interactive theatrical performances.
How much income did The Oily Cart Company report in 2025?
The Oily Cart Company reported total income of £579k and reported expenditure of £644k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Oily Cart Company?
The Oily Cart Company has a program ratio of 110.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 85% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 851 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Oily Cart Company registered as a charity?
The Oily Cart Company was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 November 1990 as charity number 1000799. It has been registered for 36 years.
Who runs The Oily Cart Company?
The Oily Cart Company is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Taiwo Dayo-Payne. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Oily Cart Company operate?
The Oily Cart Company operates across 3 areas: Scotland, United States and England And Wales.
Is The Oily Cart Company a registered charity?
Yes — The Oily Cart Company is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1000799.
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SMALLWOOD ROAD
LONDON
SW17 0TW
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