Kingston Theatre Trust

Also known as: Rose of Kingston, The First Theatre of the 21st Century

Presenting a programme of plays and other activities in the Rose Theatre, Kingston and beyond, which advance the education of the public in all aspects of dramatic art.

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Activities & Mission

Presenting a programme of plays and other activities in the Rose Theatre, Kingston and beyond, which advance the education of the public in all aspects of dramatic art.

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

Kingston Upon Thames Surrey

Financial Information

Latest Income

£3,897,358

Latest Expenditure

£3,939,241

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 95.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 62% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 94.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 48% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 6.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 45% 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

Donations & Legacies £570,229

Charitable Activities £3,159,084

Other Trading £162,657

Investments £5,388

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,721,520

Raising Funds £217,721

Governance £26,978

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

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	£3,897,358	£3,939,241	£3,721,520	£1,260,396	£0	67 / 148
2024	£3,929,197	£4,124,725	£3,940,653	£1,302,279	£0	66 / 146
2023	£4,154,696	£4,145,154	£3,942,340	£1,497,807	£0	65 / 112
2022	£3,631,049	£3,301,391	£3,119,278	£1,488,265	£0	49 / 178
2021	£1,847,429	£1,802,196	£1,511,998	£1,158,607	£0	50 / 148

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Kingston Theatre Trust

What does Kingston Theatre Trust do?

Presenting a programme of plays and other activities in the Rose Theatre, Kingston and beyond, which advance the education of the public in all aspects of dramatic art.

How much income did Kingston Theatre Trust report in 2025?

Kingston Theatre Trust reported total income of £3.90m and reported expenditure of £3.94m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Kingston Theatre Trust?

Kingston Theatre Trust has a program ratio of 95.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 62% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Kingston Theatre Trust registered as a charity?

Kingston Theatre Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 August 1990 as charity number 1000182. It has been registered for 36 years.

Who runs Kingston Theatre Trust?

Kingston Theatre Trust is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Kingston Theatre Trust operate?

Kingston Theatre Trust operates across 2 areas: Kingston Upon Thames and Surrey.

Is Kingston Theatre Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Kingston Theatre Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1000182.