Sleaford Little Theatre
Analysis
Sleaford Little Theatre is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Lincolnshire. It was registered in June 2016, 10 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 incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Sleaford Little Theatre reported income of £73k and spending of £103k, spending 141% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £57k to £73k (+27%), an average of +6.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 22%. Over the whole period it spent 107% 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, Sleaford Little Theatre sits at the 75th percentile: it is larger than about 75% 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 The Oral History Society (£73k), Roots Theatre (£73k) and Eilidh Macleod Memorial Trust (£73k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Society aims to drive the progression, promotion and encouragement of the performing arts by offering whole community access to a variety of participative resources and events. This includes, but is not limited to, dramatic, choreographic, musical and cinematic elements.The Society owns, and is responsible for, the upkeep and future of the Grade 2 listed Sleaford Playhouse heritage building.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Oral History Society | Powys | £73k |
| Roots Theatre | North Yorkshire | £73k |
| Eilidh Macleod Memorial Trust | Cheshire | £73k |
| Bedwas Workmen's Hall Community Centre | Caerphilly | £73k |