The Theatre Shed Limited
Analysis
The Theatre Shed Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Buckinghamshire. It was registered in May 2006, 20 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, disability, arts/culture/heritage/science and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 05657857). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, The Theatre Shed Limited reported income of £208k and spending of £194k, spending 93% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £134k to £208k (+55%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2023, when income rose by 44%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, The Theatre Shed Limited sits at the 77th percentile: it is larger than about 77% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 81st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Landmark Community Foundation (£208k), Sedgefield Arts Recreation and Community Association (£209k) and Braintree District Mencap CIO (£208k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Theatre Shed's purpose is to advance the education of children, young people and adults in the performing arts and horticulture by providing services that are accessible for those with and without social, communication, mobility, learning, emotional and other support needs. Through inter-ability workshops and projects, we facilitate integration and representation in the community.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Landmark Community Foundation | Nottinghamshire | £208k |
| Sedgefield Arts Recreation and Community Association | Stockton-On-Tees | £209k |
| Braintree District Mencap CIO | Braintree | £208k |
| Better Health Products Limited | London | £209k |