The Waterloo and Crosby Theatre Company
Analysis
The Waterloo and Crosby Theatre Company is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Liverpool. It was registered in November 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Waterloo and Crosby Theatre Company reported income of £42k and spending of £49k, spending 117% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £15k to £42k (+184%), an average of +30% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 215%. 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, The Waterloo and Crosby Theatre Company sits at the 66th percentile: it is larger than about 66% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 58th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 1st Hellingly Scout Group (£42k), Ashby Dramatic Society Limited (£42k) and 10th Fareham Scout Group (£42k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Waterloo and Crosby Theatre Company welcomes members of all ages (from 6-80 years old) and all abilities. During the year we produce a musical or a play, in addition to an annual family pantomime and a Christmas concert. We also have a large youth membership. In addition to performance skills and opportunities, we also provide valuable social opportunities for members of the community.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Hellingly Scout Group | East Sussex | £42k |
| Ashby Dramatic Society Limited | Ashby-De-La-Zouch | £42k |
| 10th Fareham Scout Group | Fareham | £42k |
| Hemingford Abbots Village Hall | Huntingdon | £42k |