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.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 59% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 56% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 57% 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 2024.
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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2023 — Gods and Monsters Theatre Limited (organisation 4032328)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,476,496 | £1,447,596 | £1,401,645 | £72,600 | £72,600 | 8 / 7 |
| 2023 | £1,207,245 | £1,194,031 | £1,141,291 | £43,700 | £43,700 | 9 / 5 |
| 2022 | £1,572,354 | £1,450,393 | £1,399,477 | £30,486 | £30,486 | 9 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,548,609 | £1,490,084 | £1,432,588 | -£91,475 | £0 | 7 / 3 |
| 2020 | £499,870 | £477,445 | 0 / 2 |
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 2024?
British Youth Music Theatre reported total income of £1.48m and reported expenditure of £1.45m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is British Youth Music Theatre?
British Youth Music Theatre has a program ratio of 94.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 59% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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
St. Peters Buildings
3 St. Peters Square
Leeds
LS9 8AH
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Ymt UK
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated