Cumbria Theatre Trust
Also known as: Cumberland Youth Theatre, New Directions, Theatre by the Lake
Provision of a year-round theatre and performing arts resource for the communities of, and visitors to, Cumbria.Activities include productions and performances created in-house and by others for public consumption, programmes of participatory activity and workshop activity focussed on professional artistic development.
Activities & Mission
Provision of a year-round theatre and performing arts resource for the communities of, and visitors to, Cumbria.Activities include productions and performances created in-house and by others for public consumption, programmes of participatory activity and workshop activity focussed on professional artistic development.
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 51% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 61% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 60% 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 | £3,972,704 | £3,727,590 | £3,643,995 | £5,464,594 | £636,303 | 29 / 150 |
| 2024 | £2,986,940 | £2,920,209 | £2,845,903 | £5,220,055 | £1,038,101 | 29 / 180 |
| 2023 | £2,745,344 | £3,041,268 | £2,939,773 | £5,153,324 | £835,857 | 29 / 180 |
| 2022 | £1,678,219 | £1,830,406 | £1,731,529 | £5,449,248 | £926,913 | 22 / 183 |
| 2021 | £2,269,351 | £1,478,590 | £1,434,710 | £5,601,435 | £539,003 | 33 / 190 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Cumbria Theatre Trust
What does Cumbria Theatre Trust do?
Provision of a year-round theatre and performing arts resource for the communities of, and visitors to, Cumbria.Activities include productions and performances created in-house and by others for public consumption, programmes of participatory activity and workshop activity focussed on professional artistic development.
How much income did Cumbria Theatre Trust report in 2025?
Cumbria Theatre Trust reported total income of £3.97m and reported expenditure of £3.73m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Cumbria Theatre Trust?
Cumbria Theatre Trust has a program ratio of 91.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 51% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Cumbria Theatre Trust registered as a charity?
Cumbria Theatre Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 September 1985 as charity number 516673. It has been registered for 41 years.
Who runs Cumbria Theatre Trust?
Cumbria Theatre 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 Cumbria Theatre Trust operate?
Cumbria Theatre Trust operates in Cumbria, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Cumbria Theatre Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Cumbria Theatre Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 516673.
Details
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Also Known As
- Cumberland Youth Theatre
- New Directions
- Theatre by the Lake
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated