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Burnley Youth Theatre

Also known as: Byt

We deliver a range of drama and arts activities for children and young people aged 0 to 25 years old both in our purpose built venue Burnley Arts Centre and also in the community and schools of Burnley and East Lancashire.

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Activities & Mission

We deliver a range of drama and arts activities for children and young people aged 0 to 25 years old both in our purpose built venue Burnley Arts Centre and also in the community and schools of Burnley and East Lancashire.

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
£460,340
Latest Expenditure
£431,877

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 87.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 91.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £519,274
Other Trading £0
Investments £5,102
Other Income £17,256

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £471,745
Raising Funds £0
Governance £2,100
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £43,855

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
£460,340
£431,8770 / 71
2024
£541,632
£515,600£471,745£1,408,682£145,11914 / 34
2023
£501,613
£433,210£433,210£1,384,128£114,76412 / 50
2022
£392,621
£385,1840 / 25
2021
£382,122
£375,7330 / 25

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Burnley Youth Theatre

What does Burnley Youth Theatre do?

We deliver a range of drama and arts activities for children and young people aged 0 to 25 years old both in our purpose built venue Burnley Arts Centre and also in the community and schools of Burnley and East Lancashire.

How much income did Burnley Youth Theatre report in 2025?

Burnley Youth Theatre reported total income of £460k and reported expenditure of £432k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Burnley Youth Theatre registered as a charity?

Burnley Youth Theatre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 April 1996 as charity number 1054763. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs Burnley Youth Theatre?

Burnley Youth Theatre 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 Burnley Youth Theatre operate?

Burnley Youth Theatre operates in Lancashire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Burnley Youth Theatre a registered charity?

Yes — Burnley Youth Theatre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1054763.

Details

Address
BURNLEY YOUTH THEATRE
QUEENS PARK ROAD
BURNLEY
BB10 3LB
Registration Date
22 April 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1054763
Charity Number
1054763

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Trustees

Anthony Preston
Gareth Davies
Also governs 1 other charity
Joseph Shaw
KELLY ALLEN
Lisa Dixon
Mukhtar Ahmed Mirza
RACHEL JANE LIVERMORE
SARA MARTIN
STEPHEN LESLIE COOK
Vicky Holliday

Also Known As

  • Byt

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30 July 2026
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