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Memorial Hall And Theatre

Also known as: Memo Arts Centre

The Memo works with the widest group of partners to deliver support and strengthen our connection to our audiences and users of all ages and backgrounds within the context of the local social economic environment. The Memo is the largest arts centre in the Vale of Glamorgan and the only cinema in Barry.

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Activities & Mission

The Memo works with the widest group of partners to deliver support and strengthen our connection to our audiences and users of all ages and backgrounds within the context of the local social economic environment. The Memo is the largest arts centre in the Vale of Glamorgan and the only cinema in Barry.

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
£668,080
Latest Expenditure
£740,351

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 110.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 88% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). 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 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 86% 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 £66,412
Charitable Activities £599,718
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,950
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £740,351
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
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
£668,080
£740,351£740,351£3,186,192£75,59211 / 12
2024
£504,096
£665,637£665,637£3,258,463£62,9418 / 10
2023
£562,463
£614,407£614,407£3,420,004£3,299,78410 / 9
2022
£463,057
£442,0910 / 10
2021
£359,492
£364,1060 / 12

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Memorial Hall And Theatre

What does Memorial Hall And Theatre do?

The Memo works with the widest group of partners to deliver support and strengthen our connection to our audiences and users of all ages and backgrounds within the context of the local social economic environment. The Memo is the largest arts centre in the Vale of Glamorgan and the only cinema in Barry.

How much income did Memorial Hall And Theatre report in 2025?

Memorial Hall And Theatre reported total income of £668k and reported expenditure of £740k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Memorial Hall And Theatre?

Memorial Hall And Theatre has a program ratio of 110.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 88% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Memorial Hall And Theatre registered as a charity?

Memorial Hall And Theatre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 January 2014 as charity number 1155291. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Memorial Hall And Theatre?

Memorial Hall And Theatre is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Memorial Hall And Theatre operate?

Memorial Hall And Theatre operates in Vale Of Glamorgan, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Memorial Hall And Theatre a registered charity?

Yes — Memorial Hall And Theatre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1155291.

Details

Address
MEMO ARTS CENTRE
7 GLADSTONE ROAD
BARRY
VALE OF GLAMORGAN
CF62 8NA
Registration Date
10 January 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5043028
Charity Number
1155291

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Trustees

Gemma Brown
KAREN GHAZI-TORBATI
Richard Thomas
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Memo Arts Centre

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14 May 2026
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