Leicester Theatre Trust Limited
Also known as: Curve Theatre, Leicester Haymarket Theatre
The Charity is established to promote, maintain, improve and advance creativity and learning, especially through the production and presentation of the performing arts. The principal activity of the charitable company is to adopt an integrated approach to Theatre that produces work of the highest quality and professional standards, and is relevant and representative of our communities.
Activities & Mission
The Charity is established to promote, maintain, improve and advance creativity and learning, especially through the production and presentation of the performing arts. The principal activity of the charitable company is to adopt an integrated approach to Theatre that produces work of the highest quality and professional standards, and is relevant and representative of our communities.
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 42% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample: 125). How is this calculated?
Higher than 34% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 50% 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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £18,501,400 | £17,573,273 | £15,475,448 | £5,024,506 | £1,678,643 | 185 / 14 |
| 2024 | £14,808,109 | £14,497,389 | £12,553,000 | £4,096,379 | £1,625,267 | 183 / 6 |
| 2023 | £17,082,834 | £17,027,798 | £15,263,657 | £3,785,659 | £3,470,000 | 95 / 7 |
| 2022 | £8,835,937 | £8,450,972 | £7,127,205 | £3,730,624 | £3,539,769 | 83 / 9 |
| 2021 | £5,211,606 | £4,669,191 | £4,391,534 | £3,345,658 | £2,835,586 | 92 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Leicester Theatre Trust Limited
What does Leicester Theatre Trust Limited do?
The Charity is established to promote, maintain, improve and advance creativity and learning, especially through the production and presentation of the performing arts. The principal activity of the charitable company is to adopt an integrated approach to Theatre that produces work of the highest quality and professional standards, and is relevant and representative of our communities.
How much income did Leicester Theatre Trust Limited report in 2025?
Leicester Theatre Trust Limited reported total income of £18.50m and reported expenditure of £17.57m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Leicester Theatre Trust Limited?
Leicester Theatre Trust Limited has a program ratio of 83.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 42% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample of 125 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Leicester Theatre Trust Limited registered as a charity?
Leicester Theatre Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 October 1963 as charity number 230708. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Leicester Theatre Trust Limited?
Leicester Theatre Trust Limited is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is SITA MCINTOSH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Leicester Theatre Trust Limited operate?
Leicester Theatre Trust Limited operates in Leicestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Leicester Theatre Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Leicester Theatre Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 230708.
Details
60 Rutland Street
LEICESTER
LE1 1SB
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Curve Theatre
- Leicester Haymarket Theatre
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated