Five Towns Theatre
Analysis
Five Towns Theatre is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Stoke-On-Trent. It was registered in November 2009, 17 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Five Towns Theatre reported income of £210k and spending of £198k, spending 94% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £56k to £210k (+279%), an average of +40% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 75%. Over the whole period it spent 100% 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, Five Towns Theatre sits at the 86th percentile: it is larger than about 86% 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 Winchester Dramatic Society (£210k), The Poetry Translation Centre Ltd (£211k) and The British Institute of Organ Studies (£210k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charity has produced a number of theatrical performances engaging both members and audiences alike.We have also continued our support of other local organisations and theatre companies through the provision of lighting and sound equipment hire and advice.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Winchester Dramatic Society | Winchester | £210k |
| The Poetry Translation Centre Ltd | London | £211k |
| The British Institute of Organ Studies | Reigate | £210k |
| The Magic Circle Foundation Limited | London | £211k |