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Wigan Little Theatre

Wigan Little Theatre is a voluntary organisation, run by and for anyone interested in providing high quality, wide ranging, traditional and innovative theatre, accessible to all.

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Activities & Mission

Wigan Little Theatre is a voluntary organisation, run by and for anyone interested in providing high quality, wide ranging, traditional and innovative theatre, accessible to all.

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
£256,504
Latest Expenditure
£266,149

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 103.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 103.8%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£256,504
£266,1490 / 250
2023
£252,414
£232,3660 / 320
2022
£216,794
£185,1440 / 272
2021
£110,037
£34,0160 / 100
2020
£77,294
£105,5740 / 85

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Wigan Little Theatre

What does Wigan Little Theatre do?

Wigan Little Theatre is a voluntary organisation, run by and for anyone interested in providing high quality, wide ranging, traditional and innovative theatre, accessible to all.

How much income did Wigan Little Theatre report in 2024?

Wigan Little Theatre reported total income of £257k and reported expenditure of £266k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Wigan Little Theatre registered as a charity?

Wigan Little Theatre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 April 1968 as charity number 251806. It has been registered for 58 years.

Who runs Wigan Little Theatre?

Wigan Little Theatre is governed by a board of 19 trustees. The chair of trustees is Anne Woolley. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Wigan Little Theatre operate?

Wigan Little Theatre operates across 4 areas: Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester, Lancashire and Wigan.

Is Wigan Little Theatre a registered charity?

Yes — Wigan Little Theatre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 251806.

Details

Address
Wigan Little Theatre
44 Crompton Street
WIGAN
Lancashire
WN1 3SL
Registration Date
29 April 1968
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
251806
Charity Number
251806

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Trustees

Anne Woolley Chair
Chris Boyle
David Swift
Elaine Delaney
JACK DEAN
Joe Wiswell
John Churnside
JOHN NAUGHTON
Also governs 1 other charity
Joseph Donbavand
Katie Davis
LINDA DONBAVAND
Louise Steggals
Margaret Finch
MARGARET KINLEY
Peter Jones Jones Mr
Rebecca Hampson
RYAN EDWARD SHAW
Tara Haywood
Veronica Teesdale

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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