Theatre Peckham
Also known as: New Peckham Varieties, Magic Eye Theatre, Npv Arts
Theatre Peckham is a flagship cultural venue and pioneering learning theatre where inspirational artists meet aspirational young people; developing the performing arts with, by and for children & young people we provide opportunities for every child to emerge as an inspired artist, working with excellent creative practitioners in a venue is locally focussed with a national and international remit.
Activities & Mission
Theatre Peckham is a flagship cultural venue and pioneering learning theatre where inspirational artists meet aspirational young people; developing the performing arts with, by and for children & young people we provide opportunities for every child to emerge as an inspired artist, working with excellent creative practitioners in a venue is locally focussed with a national and international remit.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 97% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 17% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 5% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 | £1,070,294 | £1,048,848 | £861,813 | £365,667 | £216,948 | 28 / 40 |
| 2024 | £1,017,575 | £993,113 | £821,126 | £344,221 | £131,420 | 27 / 61 |
| 2023 | £1,002,616 | £1,029,184 | £833,321 | £319,759 | £122,659 | 29 / 49 |
| 2022 | £945,118 | £1,029,914 | £848,667 | £346,327 | £128,955 | 20 / 33 |
| 2021 | £730,569 | £567,378 | £567,378 | £431,123 | £191,660 | 12 / 43 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Theatre Peckham
What does Theatre Peckham do?
Theatre Peckham is a flagship cultural venue and pioneering learning theatre where inspirational artists meet aspirational young people; developing the performing arts with, by and for children & young people we provide opportunities for every child to emerge as an inspired artist, working with excellent creative practitioners in a venue is locally focussed with a national and international remit.
How much income did Theatre Peckham report in 2025?
Theatre Peckham reported total income of £1.07m and reported expenditure of £1.05m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Theatre Peckham?
Theatre Peckham has a program ratio of 152.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 97% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Theatre Peckham registered as a charity?
Theatre Peckham was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 May 1986 as charity number 294399. It has been registered for 40 years.
Who runs Theatre Peckham?
Theatre Peckham is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Theatre Peckham operate?
Theatre Peckham operates in Southwark, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Theatre Peckham a registered charity?
Yes — Theatre Peckham is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 294399.
Details
221 Havil Street
Camberwell
LONDON
SE5 7SB
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- New Peckham Varieties
- Magic Eye Theatre
- Npv Arts
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated