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Watermill Theatre Limited

Newbury Charity No 261430 · Charity Commission Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Watermill Theatre Limited

The Watermill seeks to spread knowledge and understanding about the arts and in particular the art of theatre through the production of plays and related activities encompassing touring, education, youth and community work, new writing and the nurturing of talented individuals. The Watermill seeks to entertain and enrich the quality of life for all, whether participants or audience.

Founded
Headquarters
Newbury
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 4 SDG 4 · Quality Education Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 84%
Peer average: 99%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£0.84
Program expenses£0.84 (£3.5 million)
84% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Watermill Theatre Limited is a registered education nonprofit based in Newbury, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1970 and has been operating for 56 years. Its registration number is 261430. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £4M in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Watermill Theatre Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 84% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 89/100.

Watermill Theatre Limited is located in Newbury, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1970 and has been active for 56 years.

Based on official tax filings, Watermill Theatre Limited has £4M in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 99% for education charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £790K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Watermill Theatre Limited is classified as a Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £4M in annual revenue. The organization has 12 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Watermill Theatre Limited. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Watermill Theatre Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 84% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 99%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The Watermill seeks to spread knowledge and understanding about the arts and in particular the art of theatre through the production of plays and related activities encompassing touring, education, youth and community work, new writing and the nurturing of talented individuals. The Watermill seeks to entertain and enrich the quality of life for all, whether participants or audience. Watermill Theatre Limited is classified as a education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1970.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Watermill Theatre Limited's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 99%. Its annual revenue of £4M is well above the peer average of £790K.

Watermill Theatre Limited is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.

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Annual revenue
£1M-£10M
84% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. WATERMILL THEATRE LIMITED is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

CA
Caroline Barber
Trustee

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

CA
Caroline B•••••
Trustee
CR
Craig T••••••••••••
Trustee
DA
Danielle P•••••
Trustee
DA
David G•••••••
Trustee
HO
Howard R••••• M•••• W•••••••••
Trustee
KA
Katherine J••••• B•••••••••
Trustee
MA
Margaret W••••••• C•••••
Trustee
MI
Michael C••••• L••••
Trustee
NI
Nick H••••
Trustee
RO
Rosanna J••••••••
Trustee
SU
Sunjit B•••••
Trustee
TH
Thomas J•••• W••••••••
Trustee
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£4.4M revenue
FY2025
CCEW
Form filed
£4.1M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
Form filed
£3.5M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
£2.7M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
£1.9M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other education in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Watermill Theatre Limited This page 89 £4.4 million 84%
Caring Together Charity 89 £4.2 million 95%
Dys Space Limited 89 £3.3 million 100%
The Open College Network South East Region Limited 89 £2.0 million 100%
Riverside Vineyard Christian Fellowship 89 £1.1 million 98%
Devon Mind 89 £1.2 million 98%
Dudley Lodge 89 £6.2 million 100%
Student Union Lettings Limited 89 £1.8 million 100%
The Ace Centre-North 89 £4.6 million 100%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 12 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

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Quick facts about Watermill Theatre Limited

What is Watermill Theatre Limited?
Watermill Theatre Limited is a education nonprofit organization based in Newbury, United Kingdom. The Watermill seeks to spread knowledge and understanding about the arts and in particular the art of theatre through the production of plays and related activities encompassing touring, education, youth and community work, new writing and the nurturing of talented individuals. The Watermill seeks to entertain and enrich the quality of life for all, whether participants or audience.
When was Watermill Theatre Limited founded?
Watermill Theatre Limited was founded in 1970.
Where is Watermill Theatre Limited located?
Headquartered in Newbury, United Kingdom.
What is Watermill Theatre Limited's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
Is Watermill Theatre Limited trustworthy?
Watermill Theatre Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Watermill Theatre Limited's registration number?
Registration: 261430 (United Kingdom).
What is Watermill Theatre Limited's website?
https://www.watermill.org.uk
Are donations to Watermill Theatre Limited tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.