Leeds Heritage Theatres
Also known as: Leeds Grand Theatre and Opera House Limited, Leeds Grand Theatre
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.
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.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 86% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample: 125). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 80% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £14,926,531 | £14,845,836 | £14,845,836 | £5,028,584 | £0 | 201 / 83 |
| 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 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Leeds Heritage Theatres
What does Leeds Heritage Theatres do?
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.
How much income did Leeds Heritage Theatres report in 2025?
Leeds Heritage Theatres reported total income of £14.93m and reported expenditure of £14.85m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Leeds Heritage Theatres?
Leeds Heritage Theatres has a program ratio of 99.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 86% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample of 125 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Leeds Heritage Theatres registered as a charity?
Leeds Heritage Theatres was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 July 1970 as charity number 500408. It has been registered for 56 years.
Who runs Leeds Heritage Theatres?
Leeds Heritage Theatres is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Alan Trevor Gay. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Leeds Heritage Theatres operate?
Leeds Heritage Theatres operates in Leeds City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Leeds Heritage Theatres a registered charity?
Yes — Leeds Heritage Theatres is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 500408.
Details
46 New Briggate
LEEDS
LS1 6NU
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Also Known As
- Leeds Grand Theatre and Opera House Limited
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated