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Luton Cultural Services Trust

Also known as: Luton Culture

Luton Culture comprises arts, community centres, libraries and museums. Our facilities received over 1.45 million visits. Core library and museum services and arts development activities are provided free of charge with most events and performances subsidised.

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Activities & Mission

Luton Culture comprises arts, community centres, libraries and museums. Our facilities received over 1.45 million visits. Core library and museum services and arts development activities are provided free of charge with most events and performances subsidised.

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
£3,581,388
Latest Expenditure
£3,765,159

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 85.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 80.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 20.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,126,322
Charitable Activities £633,754
Other Trading £817,357
Investments £3,955
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,044,007
Raising Funds £721,152
Governance £63,680
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
£3,581,388
£3,765,159£3,044,007£5,191,074£045 / 141
2024
£3,016,262
£3,542,398£2,948,238£5,117,845£044 / 75
2023
£2,832,085
£4,303,572£3,727,762£5,815,363£045 / 76
2022
£3,991,787
£3,635,935£3,213,313-£698,291£5,814,90938 / 1429
2021
£4,541,137
£3,314,318£2,979,760-£3,858,284£050 / 15

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Luton Cultural Services Trust

What does Luton Cultural Services Trust do?

Luton Culture comprises arts, community centres, libraries and museums. Our facilities received over 1.45 million visits. Core library and museum services and arts development activities are provided free of charge with most events and performances subsidised.

How much income did Luton Cultural Services Trust report in 2025?

Luton Cultural Services Trust reported total income of £3.58m and reported expenditure of £3.77m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Luton Cultural Services Trust registered as a charity?

Luton Cultural Services Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 February 2008 as charity number 1122964. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs Luton Cultural Services Trust?

Luton Cultural Services Trust is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Luton Cultural Services Trust operate?

Luton Cultural Services Trust operates in Luton, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Luton Cultural Services Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Luton Cultural Services Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1122964.

Details

Address
THE HAT FACTORY ARTS CENTRE
65-67 BUTE STREET
LUTON
LU1 2EY
Registration Date
27 February 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4035269
Charity Number
1122964

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Trustees

ANDREW STRANGE
Bilal Hussain
Charmaine Isles
Dr Carlota Larrea
Julia Luddington
Julma Begum
Nigel Marshall
Robert Smalley
Safeer Ahmed
Will Morgan-Macleod

Also Known As

  • Luton Culture

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30 July 2026
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