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The Pleasance Theatre Trust

-TO OFFER THE PUBLIC OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE NEW TRENDS IN PERFORMANCE, ALONGSIDE OUTSTANDING EXAMPLES OF TRADITIONAL PRACTICE-TO FOSTER INNOVATION IN PERFORMANCE ACROSS A WIDE SPECTRUM OF ARTISTIC ENTERPRISE-TO OFFER OPPORTUNITIES TO YOUNG PERFORMERS.

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Activities & Mission

-TO OFFER THE PUBLIC OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE NEW TRENDS IN PERFORMANCE, ALONGSIDE OUTSTANDING EXAMPLES OF TRADITIONAL PRACTICE-TO FOSTER INNOVATION IN PERFORMANCE ACROSS A WIDE SPECTRUM OF ARTISTIC ENTERPRISE-TO OFFER OPPORTUNITIES TO YOUNG PERFORMERS.

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.

Country

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£4,870,170
Latest Expenditure
£4,931,481

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 94.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 93.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £144,982
Charitable Activities £4,144,195
Other Trading £448,497
Investments £83,436
Other Income £49,060

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,587,932
Raising Funds £25,335
Governance £12,950
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £318,214

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2024 — Wildcard Theatre Company Ltd (organisation 5080209)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£4,870,170
£4,931,481£4,587,932£651,113£526,08838 / 0
2023
£4,503,497
£4,488,485£4,177,960£712,424£567,52541 / 0
2022
£4,058,402
£4,157,859£3,870,827£697,411£473,07042 / 205
2021
£1,487,490
£1,458,110£1,297,780£796,868£588,18934 / 206
2020
£945,876
£1,238,704£2,534£767,488£604,85540 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Pleasance Theatre Trust

What does The Pleasance Theatre Trust do?

-TO OFFER THE PUBLIC OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE NEW TRENDS IN PERFORMANCE, ALONGSIDE OUTSTANDING EXAMPLES OF TRADITIONAL PRACTICE-TO FOSTER INNOVATION IN PERFORMANCE ACROSS A WIDE SPECTRUM OF ARTISTIC ENTERPRISE-TO OFFER OPPORTUNITIES TO YOUNG PERFORMERS.

How much income did The Pleasance Theatre Trust report in 2024?

The Pleasance Theatre Trust reported total income of £4.87m and reported expenditure of £4.93m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Pleasance Theatre Trust registered as a charity?

The Pleasance Theatre Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 November 1995 as charity number 1050944. It has been registered for 31 years.

Who runs The Pleasance Theatre Trust?

The Pleasance Theatre Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is RICHARD MICHAEL HOUSE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Pleasance Theatre Trust operate?

The Pleasance Theatre Trust operates across 2 areas: Scotland and London.

Is The Pleasance Theatre Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Pleasance Theatre Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1050944.

Details

Address
Pleasance Theatre Trust
5 Carpenters Mews
North Road
LONDON
N7 9EF
Registration Date
22 November 1995
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1050944
Charity Number
1050944

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Trustees

RICHARD MICHAEL HOUSE Chair
David Clarke
Deborah Williams
Frederick James Mardlin
Also governs 3 other charities
Holly Lombardo
Jean Vianney Cordeiro
Also governs 1 other charity
NIKITA KARIA
Sharon Lloyd Barnes

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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