The Playground Theatre Company Limited
Also known as: Fusion Theatre Company, The Playground Performing Arts Studio, The Playground Studio
The Playground Studio provides the conditions that are essential to the creative theatre making process by providing space, inviting leading artists/teachers to run workshops on specialised subjects and by encouraging individuals within the group to lead workshops on their own personal specialties.
Activities & Mission
The Playground Studio provides the conditions that are essential to the creative theatre making process by providing space, inviting leading artists/teachers to run workshops on specialised subjects and by encouraging individuals within the group to lead workshops on their own personal specialties.
Grants
The Playground Theatre Company Limited makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £193,534
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training and arts, culture, heritage, or science
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 | £212,031 | £193,534 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £243,959 | £281,057 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £312,848 | £315,937 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £238,555 | £302,462 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £260,057 | £167,161 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Playground Theatre Company Limited
What does The Playground Theatre Company Limited do?
The Playground Studio provides the conditions that are essential to the creative theatre making process by providing space, inviting leading artists/teachers to run workshops on specialised subjects and by encouraging individuals within the group to lead workshops on their own personal specialties.
How much income did The Playground Theatre Company Limited report in 2025?
The Playground Theatre Company Limited reported total income of £212k and reported expenditure of £194k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Playground Theatre Company Limited registered as a charity?
The Playground Theatre Company Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 March 2001 as charity number 1085435. It has been registered for 25 years.
Who runs The Playground Theatre Company Limited?
The Playground Theatre Company Limited is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Andrew Bailey. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Playground Theatre Company Limited operate?
The Playground Theatre Company Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Playground Theatre Company Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The Playground Theatre Company Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1085435.
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Trustees
Also governs 4 other charities
Also Known As
- Fusion Theatre Company
- The Playground Performing Arts Studio
- The Playground Studio
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated