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Kirklees Theatre Trust

To promote, maintain and improve by encouraging and promoting the art of drama, dance, improvisation, mime, film, singing and music and by providing advanced educational opportunities in the arts.

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Activities & Mission

To promote, maintain and improve by encouraging and promoting the art of drama, dance, improvisation, mime, film, singing and music and by providing advanced educational opportunities in the arts.

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

Latest Income
£1,848,934
Latest Expenditure
£1,939,560

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 99.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 72% 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 6.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 44% 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 £438,861
Charitable Activities £1,179,890
Other Trading £226,285
Investments £3,898
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,832,579
Raising Funds £106,981
Governance £20,800
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,848,934
£1,939,560£1,832,579£2,738,067£36,53442 / 80
2024
£1,809,787
£2,115,491£2,005,759£2,828,693£044 / 80
2023
£1,879,652
£2,095,603£2,095,603£3,134,397£202,49548 / 35
2022
£1,976,912
£1,921,285£1,921,285£3,350,348£202,49560 / 35
2021
£2,017,838
£1,682,050£1,316,743£3,294,721£202,49560 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Kirklees Theatre Trust

What does Kirklees Theatre Trust do?

To promote, maintain and improve by encouraging and promoting the art of drama, dance, improvisation, mime, film, singing and music and by providing advanced educational opportunities in the arts.

How much income did Kirklees Theatre Trust report in 2025?

Kirklees Theatre Trust reported total income of £1.85m and reported expenditure of £1.94m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Kirklees Theatre Trust?

Kirklees Theatre Trust has a program ratio of 99.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 72% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Kirklees Theatre Trust registered as a charity?

Kirklees Theatre Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 November 1980 as charity number 510693. It has been registered for 46 years.

Who runs Kirklees Theatre Trust?

Kirklees Theatre Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Kirklees Theatre Trust operate?

Kirklees Theatre Trust operates in Kirklees, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Kirklees Theatre Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Kirklees Theatre Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 510693.

Details

Address
LAWRENCE BATLEY THEATRE
QUEEN STREET
HUDDERSFIELD
HD1 2SP
Registration Date
13 November 1980
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
510693
Charity Number
510693

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Trustees

Carol Cooper-Smith
Also governs 1 other charity
Christopher Jones
Gillian Campbell
Kirsty Pennycook
Misha Barry
Nick Wilson
Rama Jalaleddin
Rebecca Friel
Rebecca Ruth Atkinson

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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