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UK Storyhouse Limited

Also known as: Chester Performing Arts Centre Limited, UK Storyhouse Ltd

UK Storyhouse Limited (trades as Storyhouse) is an educational arts based charity promoting the development of the performing arts in and around Chester.

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Activities & Mission

UK Storyhouse Limited (trades as Storyhouse) is an educational arts based charity promoting the development of the performing arts in and around Chester.

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
£7,554,960
Latest Expenditure
£7,490,675

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 52.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 53.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 47.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,044,994
Charitable Activities £1,048,598
Other Trading £4,171,787
Investments £0
Other Income £289,581

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,972,831
Raising Funds £3,517,844
Governance £16,000
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£7,554,960
£7,490,675£3,972,831£1,179,725£695,000147 / 154
2024
£7,101,169
£7,493,818£2,304,082£1,115,440£1,255,025140 / 180
2023
£6,863,001
£7,514,185£3,371,966£1,508,090£1,255,025142 / 170
2022
£6,438,554
£5,670,924£2,792,641£2,159,273£1,545,703121 / 170
2021
£4,438,415
£3,526,644£2,762,738£1,391,643£1,055,25097 / 182

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about UK Storyhouse Limited

What does UK Storyhouse Limited do?

UK Storyhouse Limited (trades as Storyhouse) is an educational arts based charity promoting the development of the performing arts in and around Chester.

How much income did UK Storyhouse Limited report in 2025?

UK Storyhouse Limited reported total income of £7.55m and reported expenditure of £7.49m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was UK Storyhouse Limited registered as a charity?

UK Storyhouse Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 September 2007 as charity number 1121007. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs UK Storyhouse Limited?

UK Storyhouse Limited is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is David Jnr Watson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does UK Storyhouse Limited operate?

UK Storyhouse Limited operates across 2 areas: Cheshire East and Cheshire West & Chester.

Is UK Storyhouse Limited a registered charity?

Yes — UK Storyhouse Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1121007.

Details

Address
Storyhouse
Hunter Street
Chester
CH1 2AR
Registration Date
28 September 2007
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4025681
Charity Number
1121007

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Trustees

David Jnr Watson Chair
John William Grout Gr
Kirsty Lowe
Leroy Burnett
Maria Perny
Michaela Leighanne Dalton
Richard Watts
Ryan Guest
Sioned Mererid Jones
Also governs 1 other charity
Vidya Venugopal
William Andrew Fergus

Also Known As

  • Chester Performing Arts Centre Limited
  • UK Storyhouse Ltd

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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