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The Playhouse Theatre Cheltenham

To advance the education of the public in the subject of Art, Music, Theatre, Writing and Dance.

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Activities & Mission

To advance the education of the public in the subject of Art, Music, Theatre, Writing and Dance.

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

Latest Income
£894,817
Latest Expenditure
£892,486

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 93.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 93.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £168,246
Charitable Activities £597,406
Other Trading £129,010
Investments £155
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £834,609
Raising Funds £740
Governance £2,833
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £57,137

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£894,817
£892,486£834,609£11,788£11,7886 / 120
2024
£516,071
£596,685£596,655£9,087£9,08713 / 90
2023
£338,869
£414,0120 / 35
2022
£174,795
£148,6500 / 35

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Playhouse Theatre Cheltenham

What does The Playhouse Theatre Cheltenham do?

To advance the education of the public in the subject of Art, Music, Theatre, Writing and Dance.

How much income did The Playhouse Theatre Cheltenham report in 2025?

The Playhouse Theatre Cheltenham reported total income of £895k and reported expenditure of £892k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Playhouse Theatre Cheltenham registered as a charity?

The Playhouse Theatre Cheltenham was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 October 2021 as charity number 1196217. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs The Playhouse Theatre Cheltenham?

The Playhouse Theatre Cheltenham is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Robert William Gill. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Playhouse Theatre Cheltenham operate?

The Playhouse Theatre Cheltenham operates in Gloucestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Playhouse Theatre Cheltenham a registered charity?

Yes — The Playhouse Theatre Cheltenham is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1196217.

Details

Address
Playhouse Theatre
47-53 Bath Road
CHELTENHAM
Gloucestershire
GL53 7HG
Registration Date
20 October 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5188520
Charity Number
1196217

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Trustees

Robert William Gill Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Alexander John Lewer
Andrew Richard Holt
Anya Rosalind Wood
Ellen Rhiannon Garbutt
Keir Richard Kille
Louise Pritchard
Wendy Lavender

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30 July 2026
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