THE GROUNDLINGS THEATRE TRUST
Registration #1186929 · Registered
www.groundlings.co.ukoffice@groundlings.co.uk
GROUNDLINGS THEATRE BOATHOUSE 5, HISTORIC DOCKYARD PO1 3LJ
The delivery of arts events and performances; the education of performing arts and associated skills and providing opportunities for our local community to upskill participants, battle social isolation and provide valuable experience to those often forgotten. This takes place within the city of Portsmouth but events and performances may take place across the UK.
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About THE GROUNDLINGS THEATRE TRUST
THE GROUNDLINGS THEATRE TRUST is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1186929). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 85/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2025), THE GROUNDLINGS THEATRE TRUST reported a total income of £268,667 and total expenditure of £276,302, a spending ratio of 103% which is broadly in line with its income. According to the Charity Commission register, THE GROUNDLINGS THEATRE TRUST describes its activities as follows: The delivery of arts events and performances; the education of performing arts and associated skills and providing opportunities for our local community to upskill participants, battle social isolation and provide valuable experience to those often forgotten. This takes place within the city of Portsmouth but events and performances may take place across the UK. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for THE GROUNDLINGS THEATRE TRUST. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 102.8% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £268,667 | £276,302 | 103% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026