Tramshed Arts
Also known as: Greenwich & Lewisham Young Peoples Theatre, The Greenwich Young Peoples Theatre Limited, Tram Shed, Tramshed
Tramshed uses the arts to build community strength; increasing wellbeing to inspire & equip the next generation in life & creative careers. Tramshed is locally connected & welcoming, working with participants to make transformative programme through excellent quality artistic process & productions.
Activities & Mission
Tramshed uses the arts to build community strength; increasing wellbeing to inspire & equip the next generation in life & creative careers. Tramshed is locally connected & welcoming, working with participants to make transformative programme through excellent quality artistic process & productions.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 44% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 51% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 49% 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 | £656,936 | £563,329 | £552,329 | £23,101 | £17,399 | 15 / 15 |
| 2024 | £419,320 | £568,717 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2023 | £471,644 | £612,704 | 0 / 19 | |||
| 2022 | £631,974 | £585,599 | £551,514 | £219,951 | £142,986 | 13 / 9 |
| 2021 | £526,826 | £486,924 | £454,233 | £173,578 | £138,364 | 11 / 3 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Tramshed Arts
What does Tramshed Arts do?
Tramshed uses the arts to build community strength; increasing wellbeing to inspire & equip the next generation in life & creative careers. Tramshed is locally connected & welcoming, working with participants to make transformative programme through excellent quality artistic process & productions.
How much income did Tramshed Arts report in 2025?
Tramshed Arts reported total income of £657k and reported expenditure of £563k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Tramshed Arts?
Tramshed Arts has a program ratio of 84.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 44% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Tramshed Arts registered as a charity?
Tramshed Arts was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 October 1993 as charity number 1026883. It has been registered for 33 years.
Who runs Tramshed Arts?
Tramshed Arts is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Tramshed Arts operate?
Tramshed Arts operates across 2 areas: Greenwich and Lewisham.
Is Tramshed Arts a registered charity?
Yes — Tramshed Arts is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1026883.
Details
51-53 Woolwich New Road
LONDON
SE18 6ES
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Greenwich & Lewisham Young Peoples Theatre
- The Greenwich Young Peoples Theatre Limited
- Tram Shed
- Tramshed
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated