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British Youth Music Theatre

Also known as: Ymt UK, Youth Music Theatre UK

BYMT is the UK's national organisation providing musical theatre activities for young people across the UK. It is an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation (NPO). Its core programme links young people from their local/regional productions into formal training at drama school or conservatoire. BYMT also run a variety of other open access projects, courses and schools workshops.

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Activities & Mission

BYMT is the UK's national organisation providing musical theatre activities for young people across the UK. It is an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation (NPO). Its core programme links young people from their local/regional productions into formal training at drama school or conservatoire. BYMT also run a variety of other open access projects, courses and schools workshops.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,275,138
Latest Expenditure
£1,249,533

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 94.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 96.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £363,258
Charitable Activities £610,577
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £301,303

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,205,263
Raising Funds £44,270
Governance £7,542
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,275,138
£1,249,533£1,205,263£98,205£98,2058 / 5
2024
£1,476,496
£1,447,596£1,401,645£72,600£72,6008 / 7
2023
£1,207,245
£1,194,031£1,141,291£43,700£43,7009 / 5
2022
£1,572,354
£1,450,393£1,399,477£30,486£30,4869 / 0
2021
£1,548,609
£1,490,084£1,432,588-£91,475£07 / 3

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about British Youth Music Theatre

What does British Youth Music Theatre do?

BYMT is the UK's national organisation providing musical theatre activities for young people across the UK. It is an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation (NPO). Its core programme links young people from their local/regional productions into formal training at drama school or conservatoire. BYMT also run a variety of other open access projects, courses and schools workshops.

How much income did British Youth Music Theatre report in 2025?

British Youth Music Theatre reported total income of £1.28m and reported expenditure of £1.25m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was British Youth Music Theatre registered as a charity?

British Youth Music Theatre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 April 2004 as charity number 1103076. It has been registered for 22 years.

Who runs British Youth Music Theatre?

British Youth Music Theatre is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Simon Mark Millson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does British Youth Music Theatre operate?

British Youth Music Theatre operates across 3 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Is British Youth Music Theatre a registered charity?

Yes — British Youth Music Theatre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1103076.

Details

Address
Yorkshire Dance
St. Peters Buildings
3 St. Peters Square
Leeds
LS9 8AH
Registration Date
6 April 2004
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4006621
Charity Number
1103076

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Trustees

Simon Mark Millson Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Aniela Shuckburgh
Also governs 2 other charities
Elaine Grant
Also governs 2 other charities
Francesca Unsworth
Jackson Used
PHILIP MATTHEW SIDDLE
Rachel Cox
Rebecca Nice
Roger Jones
Also governs 1 other charity
Sarah Share

Also Known As

  • Ymt UK
  • Youth Music Theatre UK

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Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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