Told By An Idiot
The company's principal activity is to advance education for the public benefit by the promotion of the arts, in particular but not exclusively, the art of drama.
Activities & Mission
The company's principal activity is to advance education for the public benefit by the promotion of the arts, in particular but not exclusively, the art of drama.
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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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 | £352,522 | £354,319 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £317,647 | £267,507 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £398,131 | £424,708 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £428,384 | £378,236 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £237,519 | £212,445 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Told By An Idiot
What does Told By An Idiot do?
The company's principal activity is to advance education for the public benefit by the promotion of the arts, in particular but not exclusively, the art of drama.
How much income did Told By An Idiot report in 2025?
Told By An Idiot reported total income of £353k and reported expenditure of £354k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Told By An Idiot registered as a charity?
Told By An Idiot was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 May 2001 as charity number 1086571. It has been registered for 25 years.
Who runs Told By An Idiot?
Told By An Idiot is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Prof Sophie Kerttu Scott. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Told By An Idiot operate?
Told By An Idiot operates across 4 areas: China, Luxembourg, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Told By An Idiot a registered charity?
Yes — Told By An Idiot is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1086571.
Details
147 Tooley Street
LONDON
SE1 2HZ
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