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Blackpool Grand Theatre (arts And Entertainments) Limited

The presentation of performances to a paid attendance of theatregoers.Performances comprised of Musicals, Pantomine, Variety, Ballet, Children's Theatre and Drama.

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Activities & Mission

The presentation of performances to a paid attendance of theatregoers.Performances comprised of Musicals, Pantomine, Variety, Ballet, Children's Theatre and Drama.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£5,271,110
Latest Expenditure
£4,596,607

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 81.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 31% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 92.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 41% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 7.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 42% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £983,906
Charitable Activities £3,761,938
Other Trading £444,803
Investments £80,463
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,267,367
Raising Funds £329,240
Governance £13,050
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£5,271,110
£4,596,607£4,267,367£1,723,810£1,140,17744 / 42
2024
£4,534,590
£4,431,197£4,099,354£1,143,224£514,84456 / 40
2023
£3,958,453
£3,945,009£3,675,784£1,043,705£525,49956 / 40
2022
£3,514,502
£3,374,456£3,195,739£1,030,261£469,59954 / 0
2021
£1,746,244
£1,369,761£1,303,294£875,391£370,87650 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Blackpool Grand Theatre (arts And Entertainments) Limited

What does Blackpool Grand Theatre (arts And Entertainments) Limited do?

The presentation of performances to a paid attendance of theatregoers.Performances comprised of Musicals, Pantomine, Variety, Ballet, Children's Theatre and Drama.

How much income did Blackpool Grand Theatre (arts And Entertainments) Limited report in 2025?

Blackpool Grand Theatre (arts And Entertainments) Limited reported total income of £5.27m and reported expenditure of £4.60m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Blackpool Grand Theatre (arts And Entertainments) Limited?

Blackpool Grand Theatre (arts And Entertainments) Limited has a program ratio of 81.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 31% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Blackpool Grand Theatre (arts And Entertainments) Limited registered as a charity?

Blackpool Grand Theatre (arts And Entertainments) Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 June 1993 as charity number 1022754. It has been registered for 33 years.

Who runs Blackpool Grand Theatre (arts And Entertainments) Limited?

Blackpool Grand Theatre (arts And Entertainments) Limited is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Alistair Armit. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Blackpool Grand Theatre (arts And Entertainments) Limited operate?

Blackpool Grand Theatre (arts And Entertainments) Limited operates in Blackpool, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Blackpool Grand Theatre (arts And Entertainments) Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Blackpool Grand Theatre (arts And Entertainments) Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1022754.

Details

Address
GRAND THEATRE TRUST LTD
33 CHURCH STREET
BLACKPOOL
FY1 1HT
Registration Date
18 June 1993
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1022754
Charity Number
1022754

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Trustees

Alistair Armit Chair
Andrew Edward Crawford
Andrew Walker
Benjamin Steven Forrest
Jeanette Pope
Karen Metcalfe
Martin Scragg
Michelle Amos
Peter Akroyd
Peter Thomas Legg
Ruth Emma Cockburn

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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