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.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 36% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 18% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 15% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £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 | £3,581,388 | £3,765,159 | £3,044,007 | £5,191,074 | £0 | 45 / 141 |
| 2024 | £3,016,262 | £3,542,398 | £2,948,238 | £5,117,845 | £0 | 44 / 75 |
| 2023 | £2,832,085 | £4,303,572 | £3,727,762 | £5,815,363 | £0 | 45 / 76 |
| 2022 | £3,991,787 | £3,635,935 | £3,213,313 | -£698,291 | £5,814,909 | 38 / 1429 |
| 2021 | £4,541,137 | £3,314,318 | £2,979,760 | -£3,858,284 | £0 | 50 / 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.
How efficient is Luton Cultural Services Trust?
Luton Cultural Services Trust has a program ratio of 85.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 36% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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 15 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
65-67 BUTE STREET
LUTON
LU1 2EY
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated