Utopia Theatre
As a leading voice for African Theatre, we produce and create for the British and international stage, exceptional world class African theatre with imaginative flair. We create old and new plays and re-imagine classics in a way that demonstrates their contemporary relevance and appeal to a new audience and regular theatregoers.
Activities & Mission
As a leading voice for African Theatre, we produce and create for the British and international stage, exceptional world class African theatre with imaginative flair. We create old and new plays and re-imagine classics in a way that demonstrates their contemporary relevance and appeal to a new audience and regular theatregoers.
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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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 70% 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 86% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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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.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £874,956 | £857,700 | £857,700 | £119,758 | £119,757 | 6 / 8 |
| 2024 | £461,573 | £369,513 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £0 | £0 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £15,520 | £5,087 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £2,298 | £2,289 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Utopia Theatre
What does Utopia Theatre do?
As a leading voice for African Theatre, we produce and create for the British and international stage, exceptional world class African theatre with imaginative flair. We create old and new plays and re-imagine classics in a way that demonstrates their contemporary relevance and appeal to a new audience and regular theatregoers.
How much income did Utopia Theatre report in 2025?
Utopia Theatre reported total income of £875k and reported expenditure of £858k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Utopia Theatre?
Utopia Theatre has a program ratio of 98.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 70% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Utopia Theatre registered as a charity?
Utopia Theatre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 October 2020 as charity number 1192008. It has been registered for 6 years.
Who runs Utopia Theatre?
Utopia Theatre is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Maxine Jacqueline Greaves. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Utopia Theatre operate?
Utopia Theatre operates in Sheffield City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Utopia Theatre a registered charity?
Yes — Utopia Theatre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1192008.
Details
55 Norfolk Street
SHEFFIELD
South Yorks
S1 1DA
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