The Theatrical Guild
Also known as: The Theatrical Ladies Guild of Charity, Theatrical Ladies Guild, Ttg
The Theatrical Guild is the charity supporting Backstage and Front of House theatre staff across the UK - offering a range of financial grants, access to counselling or therapy, mid-career training opportunities, welfare advice and industry signposting.
Activities & Mission
The Theatrical Guild is the charity supporting Backstage and Front of House theatre staff across the UK - offering a range of financial grants, access to counselling or therapy, mid-career training opportunities, welfare advice and industry signposting.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 32% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 293). How is this calculated?
Higher than 48% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 27% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £171,983 | £158,360 | 0 / 12 | |||
| 2023 | £132,956 | £150,032 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2022 | £162,170 | £146,710 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £380,085 | £307,139 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £696,237 | £521,092 | £502,266 | £2,670,038 | £2,670,038 | 1 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Theatrical Guild
What does The Theatrical Guild do?
The Theatrical Guild is the charity supporting Backstage and Front of House theatre staff across the UK - offering a range of financial grants, access to counselling or therapy, mid-career training opportunities, welfare advice and industry signposting.
How much income did The Theatrical Guild report in 2024?
The Theatrical Guild reported total income of £172k and reported expenditure of £158k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Theatrical Guild?
The Theatrical Guild has a program ratio of 72.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 32% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 293 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Theatrical Guild registered as a charity?
The Theatrical Guild was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1962 as charity number 206669. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs The Theatrical Guild?
The Theatrical Guild is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Claire Carrie. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Theatrical Guild operate?
The Theatrical Guild operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Theatrical Guild a registered charity?
Yes — The Theatrical Guild is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 206669.
Details
11 GARRICK STREET
LONDON
WC2E 9AR
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Theatrical Ladies Guild of Charity
- Theatrical Ladies Guild
- Ttg
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated