Hothouse Theatre
Analysis
Hothouse Theatre is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Nottingham. It was registered in November 2013, 13 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 06505843). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending February 2025, Hothouse Theatre reported income of £26k and spending of £16k, leaving 37% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from February 2021 to February 2025, income grew from £12k to £26k (+116%), an average of +21% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to February 2025, when income rose by 75%. Over the whole period it spent 108% 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, Hothouse Theatre sits at the 56th percentile: it is larger than about 56% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 50th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Sheffield Barbershop Harmony Club (£26k), Raised by Music (£26k) and 5th Northfleet Scout Group (£26k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We work with people of all ages and abilities and community project using theatre, drama, film, music and art to help develop confidence, aspiration and to address issues within the community. Currently we are working with; young people producing an online magazine, adults on fringe theatre projects, community groups to help develop the skills and confidence of volunteers
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Sheffield Barbershop Harmony Club | Kington | £26k |
| Raised by Music | London | £26k |
| 5th Northfleet Scout Group | Chatham | £26k |
| Coventry Philharmonic Society | Coventry | £26k |