Carnival Village Trust
Advance the arts for the benefit of the public by but not limited to providing arts and community venues to facilitate activities such as but not limited to dance, theatre, music and carnival arts- Managing two arts based venues- Production and promotion of a variety of arts and carnival arts not only at the Tabernacle and the Yaa Centre but in the wider public realm.
Activities & Mission
Advance the arts for the benefit of the public by but not limited to providing arts and community venues to facilitate activities such as but not limited to dance, theatre, music and carnival arts- Managing two arts based venues- Production and promotion of a variety of arts and carnival arts not only at the Tabernacle and the Yaa Centre but in the wider public realm.
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 9% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 4% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 3% 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 | £3,364,794 | £3,448,228 | £1,601,745 | £1,856,082 | £1,856,082 | 45 / 0 |
| 2024 | £3,472,758 | £3,823,782 | £685,490 | £2,078,570 | £146,389 | 40 / 0 |
| 2023 | £3,061,289 | £3,327,607 | £1,052,220 | £2,305,962 | £2,305,962 | 50 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,577,036 | £2,488,447 | £1,159,509 | £2,333,280 | £0 | 12 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,744,521 | £1,787,585 | £857,324 | £2,138,169 | £2,138,169 | 40 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Carnival Village Trust
What does Carnival Village Trust do?
Advance the arts for the benefit of the public by but not limited to providing arts and community venues to facilitate activities such as but not limited to dance, theatre, music and carnival arts- Managing two arts based venues- Production and promotion of a variety of arts and carnival arts not only at the Tabernacle and the Yaa Centre but in the wider public realm.
How much income did Carnival Village Trust report in 2025?
Carnival Village Trust reported total income of £3.36m and reported expenditure of £3.45m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Carnival Village Trust?
Carnival Village Trust has a program ratio of 47.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 9% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Carnival Village Trust registered as a charity?
Carnival Village Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 August 2008 as charity number 1125536. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs Carnival Village Trust?
Carnival Village Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Carnival Village Trust operate?
Carnival Village Trust operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Carnival Village Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Carnival Village Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1125536.
Details
34-35 POWIS SQUARE
LONDON
W11 2AY
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- 14 May 2026
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