Bristol Old Vic And Theatre Royal Trust Limited
Also known as: The Bristol Old Vic Trust Limited
To produce year-round seasons of high quality, exciting drama in the historic auditorium serviced by a fit-for-purpose 21st century facilityTo provide an extensive programme of outreach work inspired by the repertoire and the needs of the local and regional communitiesTo take the lead in the local and regional theatre and cultural sceneTo safeguard the heritage of the Theatre Royal building
Activities & Mission
To produce year-round seasons of high quality, exciting drama in the historic auditorium serviced by a fit-for-purpose 21st century facilityTo provide an extensive programme of outreach work inspired by the repertoire and the needs of the local and regional communitiesTo take the lead in the local and regional theatre and cultural sceneTo safeguard the heritage of the Theatre Royal building
Grants
Bristol Old Vic And Theatre Royal Trust Limited makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £9,286,717
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- arts, culture, heritage, or science and the environment, conservation, or heritage
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 57% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 304). How is this calculated?
Higher than 16% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 41% 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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £7,626,759 | £9,286,717 | £7,309,140 | £12,346,158 | £249,340 | 221 / 0 |
| 2024 | £6,531,777 | £8,153,868 | £5,801,513 | £13,364,366 | £1,108,582 | 197 / 140 |
| 2023 | £5,798,218 | £7,358,158 | £5,213,834 | £14,986,456 | £1,350,000 | 193 / 85 |
| 2022 | £5,573,325 | £6,801,653 | £5,540,312 | £16,546,396 | £16,546,396 | 165 / 20 |
| 2021 | £3,801,306 | £4,070,589 | £3,456,658 | £17,774,724 | £1,804,846 | 233 / 10 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Bristol Old Vic And Theatre Royal Trust Limited
What does Bristol Old Vic And Theatre Royal Trust Limited do?
To produce year-round seasons of high quality, exciting drama in the historic auditorium serviced by a fit-for-purpose 21st century facilityTo provide an extensive programme of outreach work inspired by the repertoire and the needs of the local and regional communitiesTo take the lead in the local and regional theatre and cultural sceneTo safeguard the heritage of the Theatre Royal building
How much income did Bristol Old Vic And Theatre Royal Trust Limited report in 2025?
Bristol Old Vic And Theatre Royal Trust Limited reported total income of £7.63m and reported expenditure of £9.29m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Bristol Old Vic And Theatre Royal Trust Limited?
Bristol Old Vic And Theatre Royal Trust Limited has a program ratio of 95.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 57% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 304 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Bristol Old Vic And Theatre Royal Trust Limited registered as a charity?
Bristol Old Vic And Theatre Royal Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 October 1963 as charity number 228235. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Bristol Old Vic And Theatre Royal Trust Limited?
Bristol Old Vic And Theatre Royal Trust Limited is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bristol Old Vic And Theatre Royal Trust Limited operate?
Bristol Old Vic And Theatre Royal Trust Limited operates in Bristol City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Bristol Old Vic And Theatre Royal Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Bristol Old Vic And Theatre Royal Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 228235.
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Bristol Old Vic Trust Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated