Bury St Edmunds Theatre Management Limited
Also known as: Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds
The Theatre Royal promotes professional Drama, Dance, Opera and Music in Suffolk from its home - an historic restored Regency theatre. A National Trust property (grade 1 listed) and an important heritage attraction, we present and produce and tour high quality drama and run an integrated education and community programme. The venue is used regularly by community groups and schools.
Activities & Mission
The Theatre Royal promotes professional Drama, Dance, Opera and Music in Suffolk from its home - an historic restored Regency theatre. A National Trust property (grade 1 listed) and an important heritage attraction, we present and produce and tour high quality drama and run an integrated education and community programme. The venue is used regularly by community groups and schools.
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 73% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 68% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 77% 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 | £2,576,416 | £2,582,060 | £2,557,531 | £4,617,827 | £244,426 | 73 / 107 |
| 2024 | £2,334,577 | £2,324,006 | £2,003,613 | £4,623,471 | £198,215 | 75 / 118 |
| 2023 | £1,998,484 | £2,062,451 | £1,827,074 | £4,612,900 | £194,379 | 72 / 120 |
| 2022 | £1,846,138 | £1,986,719 | £1,744,442 | £4,676,867 | £174,511 | 66 / 114 |
| 2021 | £1,145,011 | £954,723 | £834,919 | £4,817,448 | £611,578 | 57 / 42 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Bury St Edmunds Theatre Management Limited
What does Bury St Edmunds Theatre Management Limited do?
The Theatre Royal promotes professional Drama, Dance, Opera and Music in Suffolk from its home - an historic restored Regency theatre. A National Trust property (grade 1 listed) and an important heritage attraction, we present and produce and tour high quality drama and run an integrated education and community programme. The venue is used regularly by community groups and schools.
How much income did Bury St Edmunds Theatre Management Limited report in 2025?
Bury St Edmunds Theatre Management Limited reported total income of £2.58m and reported expenditure of £2.58m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Bury St Edmunds Theatre Management Limited?
Bury St Edmunds Theatre Management Limited has a program ratio of 99.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 73% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Bury St Edmunds Theatre Management Limited registered as a charity?
Bury St Edmunds Theatre Management Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 June 1965 as charity number 242977. It has been registered for 61 years.
Who runs Bury St Edmunds Theatre Management Limited?
Bury St Edmunds Theatre Management Limited is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sarah Georgia Kemp. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bury St Edmunds Theatre Management Limited operate?
Bury St Edmunds Theatre Management Limited operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Bury St Edmunds Theatre Management Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Bury St Edmunds Theatre Management Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 242977.
Details
5 Westgate Street
Bury St. Edmunds
IP33 1QR
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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