Theatre Porto
Also known as: Action Transport Theatre, Action Transport Theatre Company Limited
The company is established to advance the performing arts and the visual arts for the benefit and education of the public and in particular young people.
Activities & Mission
The company is established to advance the performing arts and the visual arts for the benefit and education of the public and in particular young people.
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 64% 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 78% 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 | £572,160 | £546,500 | £546,500 | £491,936 | £99,723 | 13 / 5 |
| 2024 | £477,264 | £516,520 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2023 | £591,933 | £509,854 | £509,854 | £505,532 | £90,408 | 10 / 6 |
| 2022 | £594,048 | £387,996 | £387,996 | £423,452 | £85,957 | 6 / 5 |
| 2021 | £449,883 | £293,033 | 0 / 8 |
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Frequently asked questions about Theatre Porto
What does Theatre Porto do?
The company is established to advance the performing arts and the visual arts for the benefit and education of the public and in particular young people.
How much income did Theatre Porto report in 2025?
Theatre Porto reported total income of £572k and reported expenditure of £547k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Theatre Porto?
Theatre Porto has a program ratio of 95.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 64% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Theatre Porto registered as a charity?
Theatre Porto was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 December 1994 as charity number 1042968. It has been registered for 32 years.
Who runs Theatre Porto?
Theatre Porto is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Janet Jane Dunn. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Theatre Porto operate?
Theatre Porto operates across 2 areas: Cheshire East and Cheshire West & Chester.
Is Theatre Porto a registered charity?
Yes — Theatre Porto is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1042968.
Details
Whitby Hall
Stanney Lane
ELLESMERE PORT
CH65 6QY
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Also Known As
- Action Transport Theatre
- Action Transport Theatre Company Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated