The Playhouse Theatre Northampton
Analysis
The Playhouse Theatre Northampton is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Northampton. It was registered in October 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover 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 services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, The Playhouse Theatre Northampton reported income of £16k and spending of £18k, spending 112% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income fell from £46k to £16k (-66%), an average of -24% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2023, when income rose by 1887%. Over the whole period it spent 92% 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, The Playhouse Theatre Northampton sits at the 43rd percentile: it is larger than about 43% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 40th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Hythe Civic Society (£16k), The Fedora Group (£16k) and Sleaford Concert Band (£16k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
The Playhouse Theatre Northampton has relocated from Clare Street to Christchurch Hall in Christchurch Road, where performances will be at ground level with adequate parking nearby. The members will continue to stage up to six dramatic productions a year for the public to attend. This provides both participants and audiences with entertainment and education in the dramatic arts.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Hythe Civic Society | Kent | £16k |
| The Fedora Group | Brighton | £16k |
| Sleaford Concert Band | Lincolnshire | £16k |
| Lound Village Hall | Lowestoft | £16k |