Ifield Barn Theatre Society
Analysis
Ifield Barn Theatre Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in West Sussex. It was registered in June 2021, 5 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 buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending April 2026, Ifield Barn Theatre Society reported income of £60k and spending of £59k, spending 99% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2022 to April 2026, income fell from £153k to £60k (-61%), an average of -21% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2023, when income dropped by 67%. Over the whole period it spent 70% 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, Ifield Barn Theatre Society sits at the 72nd percentile: it is larger than about 72% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 63rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Cecchetti Society Trust (£60k), Lowdham Village Hall and Playing Fields Trust (£60k) and Sunday for Sammy Trust (£60k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The primary objective of the Ifield Barn Theatre Society is to promote and foster the appreciation of drama and the arts among residents within and around the North Sussex area by presenting or facilitating public dramatic performances, amateur and professional, and providing suitable permanent premises for staging such events. To work in partnership with the local community for mutual benefit.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Cecchetti Society Trust | Chelmsford | £60k |
| Lowdham Village Hall and Playing Fields Trust | Nottingham | £60k |
| Sunday for Sammy Trust | Tyne And Wear | £60k |
| Rochdale Musical Theatre Company | Rochdale | £60k |