Scrum Theatre
Analysis
Scrum Theatre is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in November 2022, 4 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 services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Scrum Theatre reported income of £169k and spending of £225k, spending 133% of what it took in. Across the 2 years on record, from March 2024 to March 2025, income grew from £154k to £169k (+10%), an average of +10% a year. 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, Scrum Theatre sits at the 84th percentile: it is larger than about 84% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 79th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Iran Heritage Foundation (£169k), Bampton Classical Opera (£170k) and The Lowestoft Players Limited (£169k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
SCRUM creates excellent, accessible performances for the public benefit throughout the UK, with a particular focus on postcodes under-funded for the arts. Along with live performances, we deliver workshops and digital resources to students, teachers, and emerging makers, in order to nurture a new generation of audiences and makers.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Iran Heritage Foundation | London | £169k |
| Bampton Classical Opera | Bampton | £170k |
| The Lowestoft Players Limited | Lowestoft | £169k |
| Northern Roots | High Bridge | £170k |