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.
Grants
The Theatrical Guild is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £155,383
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty and arts, culture, heritage, or science
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 | £116,657 | £155,383 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 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 |
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 2025?
The Theatrical Guild reported total income of £117k and reported expenditure of £155k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
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 13 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.
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Registry Information
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Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Theatrical Ladies Guild of Charity
- Theatrical Ladies Guild
- Ttg
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated