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

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

Scotland

Region

London

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

Higher than 57% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 93.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 42% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 80% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£4,870,170	£4,931,481	£4,587,932	£651,113	£526,088	38 / 0
2023	£4,503,497	£4,488,485	£4,177,960	£712,424	£567,525	41 / 0
2022	£4,058,402	£4,157,859	£3,870,827	£697,411	£473,070	42 / 205
2021	£1,487,490	£1,458,110	£1,297,780	£796,868	£588,189	34 / 206
2020	£945,876	£1,238,704	£2,534	£767,488	£604,855	40 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Pleasance Theatre Trust

What does The Pleasance Theatre Trust do?

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.

How efficient is The Pleasance Theatre Trust?

The Pleasance Theatre Trust has a program ratio of 94.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 57% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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.