The Oldham Coliseum Theatre Limited
Provide a wide variety of distinctive and high quality theatre performance and participatory activities for people from all communities in Oldham and Greater Manchester.
Activities & Mission
Provide a wide variety of distinctive and high quality theatre performance and participatory activities for people from all communities in Oldham and Greater Manchester.
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 95% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 56% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 29% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £667,150 | £919,408 | £909,488 | £747,009 | £747,009 | 4 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,004,835 | £692,340 | £692,340 | £963,234 | £963,234 | 6 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,096,408 | £2,452,777 | £2,376,503 | £650,739 | £650,739 | 38 / 20 |
| 2022 | £2,005,493 | £1,767,395 | £1,721,155 | £704,352 | £704,352 | 35 / 30 |
| 2021 | £1,485,186 | £1,186,808 | £1,151,726 | £382,490 | £382,490 | 38 / 40 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Oldham Coliseum Theatre Limited
What does The Oldham Coliseum Theatre Limited do?
Provide a wide variety of distinctive and high quality theatre performance and participatory activities for people from all communities in Oldham and Greater Manchester.
How much income did The Oldham Coliseum Theatre Limited report in 2025?
The Oldham Coliseum Theatre Limited reported total income of £667k and reported expenditure of £919k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Oldham Coliseum Theatre Limited?
The Oldham Coliseum Theatre Limited has a program ratio of 136.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 95% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Oldham Coliseum Theatre Limited registered as a charity?
The Oldham Coliseum Theatre Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 June 1979 as charity number 508829. It has been registered for 47 years.
Who runs The Oldham Coliseum Theatre Limited?
The Oldham Coliseum Theatre Limited is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Heather Crosby. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Oldham Coliseum Theatre Limited operate?
The Oldham Coliseum Theatre Limited operates across 2 areas: Lancashire and Oldham.
Is The Oldham Coliseum Theatre Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The Oldham Coliseum Theatre Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 508829.
Details
Greaves Street
OLDHAM
OL1 1DN
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