# THE CECIL HEPWORTH PLAYHOUSE - THEATRE FOR THE COMMUNITY

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1200829
- **Other names:** THE CHPTC
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Oct. 27, 2022
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1200829


## Contact

- **Address:** 6 WEYSIDE CLOSE, BYFLEET, WEST BYFLEET
- **Postcode:** KT14 7DF
- **Phone:** 01932 932415
- **Email:** info@cecilhepworthplayhouse.co.uk
- **Website:** www.cecilhepworthplayhouse.co.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE 1. THE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF A THEATRE AND HALL SPACE FOR THE USE OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE COMMUNITIES SURROUNDING THE CECIL HEPWORTH PLAYHOUSE, INCLUDING ELMBRIDGE, SPELTHORNE, RUNNYMEDE, WOKING, GUILDFORD, MOLE VALLEY, AND NEIGHBOURHOOD, WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS, INCLUDING USE FOR: (A) MEETINGS, LECTURES AND CLASSES, AND (B) OTHER FORMS OF RECREATION AND LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION, WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE PUBLIC.2. TO PROMOTE THE PUBLIC APPRECIATION OF THE ARTS, SUCH AS IN THEATRICAL ARTS, CINEMATIC HISTORY AND STAGECRAFT FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT AND THROUGH THE PROVISIONING AND MANAGEMENT OF A PUBLIC SPACE FOR THE PERFORMANCE, DEVELOPMENT, AND EXPERIENCE OF THE ARTS, MORE PARTICULARLY (BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY TO) MUSICAL THEATRE, DRAMA, DANCE, MUSIC, CINEMATIC AND OTHER ARTS AND ACTIVITIES.3. FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN:I. THE ARTS OF STAGECRAFT, INCLUDING OTHER ASPECTS OF THEATRE AND THEATRE MANAGEMENT; II. THE HISTORY AND CULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE CECIL HEPWORTH PLAYHOUSE.

**Activities:** * Provide a community led Theatre venue* Share the history of The CHP & importance to British Film Industry* Promote theatrical arts* Build capacity & skills, inc opportunities for emerging artists & talent to develop performance, stagecraft, tech & theatre management* Promote health benefits (mental & physical) of engagement in Perf. arts* Build community thru volunteering & performance




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services
- **What:** Arts/culture/heritage/science, Economic/community Development/employment
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Surrey



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 31, 2024 | £108381 | £60528 | — | — |
| Oct. 31, 2023 | £68571 | £16443 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Janet Ada Turner** (Chair) — appointed Aug. 1, 2022
- CHRISTOPHER HEDLEY PUNCH — appointed Aug. 1, 2022
- Jenny-Theresa Melodie Jones — appointed Aug. 1, 2022
- Louise Antoniette Tait — appointed Aug. 1, 2022