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Maddermarket Theatre Trust Limited

TO PROVIDE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF PLAYS REPRESENTATIVE OF ENGLISH CLASSICAL DRAMATISTS OR AUTHORS INCLUDING MODERN PLAYS AND TRANSLATIONS OR REPRESENTATIVE PLAYS OF FOREIGN DRAMATISTS, ANCIENT AND MODERN.TO CARRY OUT AND CONDUCT THE MADDERMARKET THEATRE AS A CENTRE OF EDUCATION IN THE DRAMATIC ART AND FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF PUBLIC INTEREST THEREIN.

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Activities & Mission

TO PROVIDE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF PLAYS REPRESENTATIVE OF ENGLISH CLASSICAL DRAMATISTS OR AUTHORS INCLUDING MODERN PLAYS AND TRANSLATIONS OR REPRESENTATIVE PLAYS OF FOREIGN DRAMATISTS, ANCIENT AND MODERN.TO CARRY OUT AND CONDUCT THE MADDERMARKET THEATRE AS A CENTRE OF EDUCATION IN THE DRAMATIC ART AND FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF PUBLIC INTEREST THEREIN.

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
£619,638
Latest Expenditure
£504,822

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 81.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 42% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 293). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 8.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 38% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £54,757
Charitable Activities £563,604
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,184
Other Income £93

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £504,822
Raising Funds £0
Governance £40,700
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.

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£619,638
£504,822£504,822£340,946£338,0723 / 200
2024
£764,657
£531,033£531,033£226,130£213,9072 / 200
2023
£544,481
£713,160£713,160-£7,494£010 / 180
2021
£142,987
£127,1060 / 263
2020
£288,090
£304,6680 / 122

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Maddermarket Theatre Trust Limited

What does Maddermarket Theatre Trust Limited do?

TO PROVIDE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF PLAYS REPRESENTATIVE OF ENGLISH CLASSICAL DRAMATISTS OR AUTHORS INCLUDING MODERN PLAYS AND TRANSLATIONS OR REPRESENTATIVE PLAYS OF FOREIGN DRAMATISTS, ANCIENT AND MODERN.TO CARRY OUT AND CONDUCT THE MADDERMARKET THEATRE AS A CENTRE OF EDUCATION IN THE DRAMATIC ART AND FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF PUBLIC INTEREST THEREIN.

How much income did Maddermarket Theatre Trust Limited report in 2025?

Maddermarket Theatre Trust Limited reported total income of £620k and reported expenditure of £505k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Maddermarket Theatre Trust Limited?

Maddermarket Theatre Trust Limited has a program ratio of 81.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 42% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 293 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Maddermarket Theatre Trust Limited registered as a charity?

Maddermarket Theatre Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 June 1964 as charity number 234993. It has been registered for 62 years.

Who runs Maddermarket Theatre Trust Limited?

Maddermarket Theatre Trust Limited is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is John Dixon. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Maddermarket Theatre Trust Limited operate?

Maddermarket Theatre Trust Limited operates in Norfolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Maddermarket Theatre Trust Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Maddermarket Theatre Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 234993.

Details

Address
Maddermarket Theatre
St. Johns Alley
NORWICH
NR2 1DR
Registration Date
18 June 1964
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
234993
Charity Number
234993

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Trustees

John Dixon Chair
Andrew Paul Adam
Diane Webb
Thomas David Porteous
Tony Fullwood

Sectors & Classifications

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30 July 2026
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