frome memorial theatre trust

The charity supports the general public. Frome Memorial Theatre Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is arts, culture, heritage, or science. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Frome and operates in Somerset.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The Frome Memorial Theatre facilities, run by volunteers, provide recreation and entertainment. A 540 seat Theatre houses arts and cultural performances. The Frome Assembly rooms are community facilities used for smaller performances and rehearsals, a day centre for the elderly, blood donor unit, council meetings and a facility for private functions. It is the home of the local War Memorial.

Fundraising

See where Frome Memorial Theatre Trust is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Somerset

Financial Information

Latest Income

£618,430

Latest Expenditure

£581,581

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 27.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 29.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 71.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £28,994

Charitable Activities £618

Other Trading £588,818

Investments £0

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £170,857

Raising Funds £410,724

Governance £3,796

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£618,430	£581,581	£170,857	£211,333	£211,333	1 / 125
2024	£516,643	£478,498	£138,341	£174,484	£174,484	0 / 200
2023	£557,361	£439,289	£135,610	£136,339	£136,339	0 / 192
2022	£324,154	£296,526				0 / 198
2021	£90,239	£104,146				0 / 80