Marina Theatre Trust
To advance the arts by the development of the Marina Theatre in Lowestoft by providing a wide range of arts and live performance activities befitting Lowestoft audiences and the surrounding area. To promote the presentation of and engagement in the arts for public benefit in the Theatre and in the Lowestoft area.
Activities & Mission
To advance the arts by the development of the Marina Theatre in Lowestoft by providing a wide range of arts and live performance activities befitting Lowestoft audiences and the surrounding area. To promote the presentation of and engagement in the arts for public benefit in the Theatre and in the Lowestoft area.
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 41% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 32% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 33% 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 | £2,184,280 | £2,114,023 | £1,906,595 | £211,322 | £250,134 | 44 / 20 |
| 2024 | £1,819,476 | £1,866,414 | £1,686,675 | £141,065 | £179,178 | 38 / 20 |
| 2023 | £1,628,156 | £1,723,276 | £1,569,151 | £188,003 | £161,256 | 36 / 20 |
| 2022 | £1,288,257 | £1,191,945 | £1,090,863 | £283,123 | £283,123 | 23 / 19 |
| 2021 | £724,794 | £556,374 | £515,842 | £186,811 | £186,811 | 24 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Marina Theatre Trust
What does Marina Theatre Trust do?
To advance the arts by the development of the Marina Theatre in Lowestoft by providing a wide range of arts and live performance activities befitting Lowestoft audiences and the surrounding area. To promote the presentation of and engagement in the arts for public benefit in the Theatre and in the Lowestoft area.
How much income did Marina Theatre Trust report in 2025?
Marina Theatre Trust reported total income of £2.18m and reported expenditure of £2.11m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Marina Theatre Trust?
Marina Theatre Trust has a program ratio of 87.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 41% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Marina Theatre Trust registered as a charity?
Marina Theatre Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 September 2012 as charity number 1149133. It has been registered for 14 years.
Who runs Marina Theatre Trust?
Marina Theatre Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Marina Theatre Trust operate?
Marina Theatre Trust operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Marina Theatre Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Marina Theatre Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1149133.
Details
The Marina
Lowestoft
NR32 1HH
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