leeds heritage theatres

The charity supports other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public. Leeds Heritage Theatres is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Leeds and operates in Leeds City.

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

Maintain and develop the Leeds Grand Theatre, City Varieties Music Hall and Hyde Park Picture House. Offer drama, opera, ballet, musicals, comedy, variety, pantomime and arthouse / mainstream films. Increase engagement with performing arts and with heritage of these listed buildings through innovative learning and interpretation programmes.

Fundraising

See where Leeds Heritage Theatres is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Leeds City

Financial Information

Latest Income

£15,069,925

Latest Expenditure

£14,688,472

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 97.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 99.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 1.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £941,209

Charitable Activities £14,050,718

Other Trading £0

Investments £77,997

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £14,675,272

Raising Funds £13,200

Governance £139,016

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£15,069,925	£14,688,472	£14,675,272	£4,947,888	£0	232 / 116
2023	£17,228,040	£16,519,276	£15,464,276	£4,701,436	£0	211 / 41
2022	£11,132,370	£10,267,688	£9,306,688	-£1,410,328	£456,926	179 / 134
2021	£3,572,958	£4,612,915	£4,064,915	-£4,639,010	£683,118	220 / 92
2020	£14,076,935	£14,678,399	£13,888,399	-£2,036,053	£1,094,743	246 / 128