Phosphoros Theatre
Analysis
Phosphoros Theatre is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Ashbourne. It was registered in October 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending April 2026, Phosphoros Theatre reported income of £197k and spending of £160k, spending 81% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2022 to April 2026, income grew from £69k to £197k (+188%), an average of +30% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2023, when income rose by 75%. Over the whole period it spent 76% 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, Phosphoros Theatre sits at the 85th percentile: it is larger than about 85% 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 Birkenhead Youth Club (£197k), Winchcombe Arts & Community Hub (£197k) and The Beecroft Art Trust (£197k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We make socially engaged performance with, for, and by refugees and asylum seekers. We make and hold space for those with forced migration backgrounds to voice and respond to their lived experience, taking charge of their narratives. We create touring productions, deliver arts work with refugees, train professionals and provide paid work, training & development for refugee professionals.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Birkenhead Youth Club | Birkenhead | £197k |
| Winchcombe Arts & Community Hub | Gloucestershire | £197k |
| The Beecroft Art Trust | Essex | £197k |
| Ihes Trust UK | Oxford | £197k |