The Open Theatre Company Limited
Also known as: Open Theatre Company, The Shysters, The Shystershadows
The charity's aims are to promote, maintain, improve and advance education particularly through the production of plays and the encouragement of the arts.
Activities & Mission
The charity's aims are to promote, maintain, improve and advance education particularly through the production of plays and the encouragement of the arts.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 66% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 53% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 44% 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 | £903,294 | £884,268 | £871,068 | £308,683 | £266,324 | 20 / 0 |
| 2024 | £983,874 | £766,659 | £754,863 | £289,657 | £235,065 | 20 / 0 |
| 2023 | £789,640 | £683,463 | £669,572 | £72,442 | £69,442 | 20 / 0 |
| 2022 | £628,839 | £737,108 | £730,083 | £8,061 | £8,061 | 21 / 0 |
| 2021 | £464,696 | £406,972 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Open Theatre Company Limited
What does The Open Theatre Company Limited do?
The charity's aims are to promote, maintain, improve and advance education particularly through the production of plays and the encouragement of the arts.
How much income did The Open Theatre Company Limited report in 2025?
The Open Theatre Company Limited reported total income of £903k and reported expenditure of £884k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Open Theatre Company Limited?
The Open Theatre Company Limited has a program ratio of 96.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 66% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Open Theatre Company Limited registered as a charity?
The Open Theatre Company Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 June 1985 as charity number 291344. It has been registered for 41 years.
Who runs The Open Theatre Company Limited?
The Open 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 Open Theatre Company Limited operate?
The Open Theatre Company Limited operates across 13 areas, including Australia, India, Netherlands and 10 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Open Theatre Company Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The Open Theatre Company Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 291344.
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Daimler Powerhouse
4 Sandy Lane
COVENTRY
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Also Known As
- Open Theatre Company
- The Shysters
- The Shystershadows
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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