The Primary Shakespeare Company
Also known as: Psc
Our charity?s purpose as set out in the objects contained in the company?s memorandum of association is to: ?advance education for the public benefit by the promotion of the arts, in particular, but not exclusively, the art of drama.?The aim of the charity is to raise childhood achievement and attainment through engaging with Shakespeare.
Activities & Mission
Our charity?s purpose as set out in the objects contained in the company?s memorandum of association is to: ?advance education for the public benefit by the promotion of the arts, in particular, but not exclusively, the art of drama.?The aim of the charity is to raise childhood achievement and attainment through engaging with Shakespeare.
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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 27% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 74% 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 | £521,615 | £356,699 | £356,699 | £368,060 | £0 | 4 / 0 |
| 2024 | £262,482 | £351,236 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £328,172 | £314,882 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £316,607 | £289,207 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £288,905 | £274,367 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Primary Shakespeare Company
What does The Primary Shakespeare Company do?
Our charity?s purpose as set out in the objects contained in the company?s memorandum of association is to: ?advance education for the public benefit by the promotion of the arts, in particular, but not exclusively, the art of drama.?The aim of the charity is to raise childhood achievement and attainment through engaging with Shakespeare.
How much income did The Primary Shakespeare Company report in 2025?
The Primary Shakespeare Company reported total income of £522k and reported expenditure of £357k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Primary Shakespeare Company?
The Primary Shakespeare Company has a program ratio of 68.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 27% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Primary Shakespeare Company registered as a charity?
The Primary Shakespeare Company was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 June 2014 as charity number 1157282. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs The Primary Shakespeare Company?
The Primary Shakespeare Company is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Primary Shakespeare Company operate?
The Primary Shakespeare Company operates across 2 areas: Kent and London.
Is The Primary Shakespeare Company a registered charity?
Yes — The Primary Shakespeare Company is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1157282.
Details
7th Floor
The Dutch House
High Holborn
LONDON
WC1V 7LL
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
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- 14 May 2026
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