Bury Metropolitan Arts Association
Also known as: The Met
Theatre and Arts Centre giving the opportunity to participate and enjoy performance through delivery of professional programmes and workshops
Activities & Mission
Theatre and Arts Centre giving the opportunity to participate and enjoy performance through delivery of professional programmes and 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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 71% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 65% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 69% 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 | £1,235,173 | £1,235,390 | £1,219,491 | £2,972,862 | £259,797 | 13 / 50 |
| 2024 | £1,012,677 | £1,067,139 | £1,050,548 | £2,973,374 | £192,853 | 17 / 50 |
| 2023 | £809,901 | £758,158 | £745,165 | £3,173,734 | £265,356 | 16 / 50 |
| 2022 | £809,655 | £758,063 | £749,628 | £3,354,888 | £214,321 | 19 / 50 |
| 2021 | £885,965 | £678,636 | £669,735 | £3,594,415 | £172,910 | 18 / 10 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Bury Metropolitan Arts Association
What does Bury Metropolitan Arts Association do?
Theatre and Arts Centre giving the opportunity to participate and enjoy performance through delivery of professional programmes and workshops
How much income did Bury Metropolitan Arts Association report in 2025?
Bury Metropolitan Arts Association reported total income of £1.24m and reported expenditure of £1.24m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Bury Metropolitan Arts Association?
Bury Metropolitan Arts Association has a program ratio of 98.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 71% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Bury Metropolitan Arts Association registered as a charity?
Bury Metropolitan Arts Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 August 1989 as charity number 701879. It has been registered for 37 years.
Who runs Bury Metropolitan Arts Association?
Bury Metropolitan Arts Association is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Lynsay Karen Robinson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bury Metropolitan Arts Association operate?
Bury Metropolitan Arts Association operates in Bury, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Bury Metropolitan Arts Association a registered charity?
Yes — Bury Metropolitan Arts Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 701879.
Details
MARKET STREET
BURY
LANCS
BL9 0BW
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated