Lancaster Footlights

Also known as: The Lancaster Footlights Club

Lancaster Footlights is a thriving amateur drama group which is based at Lancaster Grand Theatre. They first started performing in the 1920's and purchased the Grand in 1950 to save it from demolition. Over the years the theatre has been progressively restored and it is now regularly used by many community groups and a wide range of professional acts.

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Activities & Mission

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

Cumbria Lancashire North Yorkshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£11,917

Latest Expenditure

£16,244

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 84.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 81.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 1.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £14,027

Charitable Activities £502,024

Other Trading £0

Investments £9,089

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £442,364

Raising Funds £216

Governance £8,779

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £99,766

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£11,917	£16,244				0 / 150
2023	£32,218	£18,239				0 / 213
2022	£525,140	£542,346	£442,364	£837,844	£191,078	13 / 162
2022	£368,881	£311,034				0 / 197
2021	£261,951	£267,993				0 / 175

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Lancaster Footlights

What does Lancaster Footlights do?

How much income did Lancaster Footlights report in 2024?

Lancaster Footlights reported total income of £12k and reported expenditure of £16k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Lancaster Footlights registered as a charity?

Lancaster Footlights was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 December 1979 as charity number 509425. It has been registered for 47 years.

Who runs Lancaster Footlights?

Lancaster Footlights is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Mark Hutton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Lancaster Footlights operate?

Lancaster Footlights operates across 3 areas: Cumbria, Lancashire and North Yorkshire.

Is Lancaster Footlights a registered charity?

Yes — Lancaster Footlights is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 509425.