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Theatre Works

The charity aims to provide access to the theatre and the performing arts for children from disadvantaged areas across the UK and the US. We will subsidise tickets to make the arts more accessible, support professional theatrical productions, and provide related educational experiences.

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Activities & Mission

The charity aims to provide access to the theatre and the performing arts for children from disadvantaged areas across the UK and the US. We will subsidise tickets to make the arts more accessible, support professional theatrical productions, and provide related educational experiences.

Grants

Theatre Works is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Total spending (2026)
£162,162
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people and other defined groups
What it supports
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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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

Latest Income
£158,669
Latest Expenditure
£162,162

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 102.2%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£158,669
£162,1620 / 10
2025
£152,817
£144,4470 / 5
2024
£80,230
£84,2870 / 7
2023
£42,022
£26,9880 / 4
2022
£37,978
£12,8760 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Theatre Works

What does Theatre Works do?

The charity aims to provide access to the theatre and the performing arts for children from disadvantaged areas across the UK and the US. We will subsidise tickets to make the arts more accessible, support professional theatrical productions, and provide related educational experiences.

How much income did Theatre Works report in 2026?

Theatre Works reported total income of £159k and reported expenditure of £162k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Theatre Works registered as a charity?

Theatre Works was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 January 2021 as charity number 1193084. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs Theatre Works?

Theatre Works is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Sharon Louise Studer. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Theatre Works operate?

Theatre Works operates across 3 areas: Scotland, United States and England And Wales.

Is Theatre Works a registered charity?

Yes — Theatre Works is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1193084.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
12 January 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5168530
Charity Number
1193084

Trustees

Dr Sharon Louise Studer Chair
Ann Morrison
Beverley Grimster
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Moira Hamlin
Lady Doris Cranford Butterworth
Norman Graham Beckett

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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