The Living Theatre Whitwell
Analysis
The Living Theatre Whitwell is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hertfordshire. It was registered in March 2023, 3 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science and recreation, 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 and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending April 2025, The Living Theatre Whitwell reported income of £44k and spending of £43k, spending 98% of its income. Across the 2 years on record, from April 2024 to April 2025, income grew from £14k to £44k (+227%), an average of +227% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2025, when income rose by 227%. Over the whole period it spent 98% 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 Living Theatre Whitwell sits at the 67th percentile: it is larger than about 67% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 59th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Aston-On-Trent War Memorial Hall (£44k), The Courage - Dyer Recreational Trust (£44k) and Warsash U3a (£44k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Living Theatre CIO is a open air arts space and organisation situated on the St Pauls Walden Estate, Hertfordshire. We host and produce high quality arts performances, workshops, talks and events to advance the education of the public in the arts and ensure that everyone has access and opportunity for creativity in the outdoors.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Aston-On-Trent War Memorial Hall | Derby | £44k |
| The Courage - Dyer Recreational Trust | West Sussex | £44k |
| Warsash U3a | Southampton | £44k |
| Samlesbury Memorial Hall | Preston | £44k |