Acorn Community Theatre Limited
Analysis
Acorn Community Theatre Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Worksop. It was registered in August 2006, 20 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and recreation, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 05453546). It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Acorn Community Theatre Limited reported income of £69k and spending of £47k, leaving 32% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £37k to £69k (+84%), an average of +16% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2023, when income rose by 66%. Over the whole period it spent 72% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Acorn Community Theatre Limited sits at the 74th percentile: it is larger than about 74% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 66th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Radio Ninesprings (£69k), The Louis de Wet Foundation (£69k) and Kids R US Community Project (£69k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Acorn is a volunteer-run community theatre for Worksop and district which enriches and entertains our community by offering facilities for performers across the age and ability spectrum. We inspire children and adults to make theatre an active part of their lives, by encouraging lifelong learning and participation in the theatre.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Radio Ninesprings | Somerset | £69k |
| The Louis de Wet Foundation | Much Wenlock | £69k |
| Kids R US Community Project | Cornwall | £69k |
| Chester Little Theatre | Chester | £69k |