Young Actors' Theatre Islington
Also known as: The Anna Scher Children's Theatre Limited
Promotes and advances the education of children and young people, particularly in the art of drama, by means of giving instruction in and promoting a study practice programme and teaching of all subjects connected with theatre and drama.
Activities & Mission
Promotes and advances the education of children and young people, particularly in the art of drama, by means of giving instruction in and promoting a study practice programme and teaching of all subjects connected with theatre and 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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 64% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 851). How is this calculated?
Higher than 67% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 76% of UK Beneficiary group 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £447,451 | £599,928 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £558,838 | £546,914 | £544,376 | £309,406 | £163,118 | 14 / 5 |
| 2022 | £435,194 | £491,192 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £436,788 | £408,407 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £459,249 | £390,535 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Young Actors' Theatre Islington
What does Young Actors' Theatre Islington do?
Promotes and advances the education of children and young people, particularly in the art of drama, by means of giving instruction in and promoting a study practice programme and teaching of all subjects connected with theatre and drama.
How much income did Young Actors' Theatre Islington report in 2024?
Young Actors' Theatre Islington reported total income of £447k and reported expenditure of £600k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Young Actors' Theatre Islington?
Young Actors' Theatre Islington has a program ratio of 97.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 64% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 851 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Young Actors' Theatre Islington registered as a charity?
Young Actors' Theatre Islington was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 January 1974 as charity number 266765. It has been registered for 52 years.
Who runs Young Actors' Theatre Islington?
Young Actors' Theatre Islington is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Paul Cartwright. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Young Actors' Theatre Islington operate?
Young Actors' Theatre Islington operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Young Actors' Theatre Islington a registered charity?
Yes — Young Actors' Theatre Islington is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 266765.
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N1 0ES
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Also Known As
- The Anna Scher Children's Theatre Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
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