Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Trust Limited
Operate Cultural and Leisure Venues in Merthyr Tydfil providing access to a range of cultural and active recreation opportunities to benefit the Health and Wellbeing of the Community of Merthyr Tydfil. The venues include Libraries, Park, Castle, Museum, Theatre and Arts Venue, Leisure Centres and Community Centres. In addition a range of events delivered via the venues.
Activities & Mission
Operate Cultural and Leisure Venues in Merthyr Tydfil providing access to a range of cultural and active recreation opportunities to benefit the Health and Wellbeing of the Community of Merthyr Tydfil. The venues include Libraries, Park, Castle, Museum, Theatre and Arts Venue, Leisure Centres and Community Centres. In addition a range of events delivered via the venues.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 87% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 73% 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 2022.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | £4,202,864 | £4,510,689 | £4,510,689 | -£2,181,764 | £245,309 | 177 / 10 |
| 2021 | £4,333,839 | £3,871,546 | £3,871,546 | -£3,500,939 | £458,863 | 103 / 0 |
| 2020 | £4,235,636 | £4,872,818 | £4,872,818 | -£2,780,232 | £0 | 148 / 26 |
| 2019 | £4,603,351 | £4,738,552 | £4,738,552 | -£1,472,050 | £0 | 159 / 26 |
| 2018 | £4,752,372 | £5,017,349 | £5,017,349 | -£1,645,849 | £0 | 142 / 26 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Trust Limited
What does Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Trust Limited do?
Operate Cultural and Leisure Venues in Merthyr Tydfil providing access to a range of cultural and active recreation opportunities to benefit the Health and Wellbeing of the Community of Merthyr Tydfil. The venues include Libraries, Park, Castle, Museum, Theatre and Arts Venue, Leisure Centres and Community Centres. In addition a range of events delivered via the venues.
How much income did Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Trust Limited report in 2022?
Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Trust Limited reported total income of £4.20m and reported expenditure of £4.51m for the financial year ending 2022, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Trust Limited?
Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Trust Limited has a program ratio of 107.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 87% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Trust Limited registered as a charity?
Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 March 2015 as charity number 1160964. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Trust Limited?
Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Trust Limited 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 Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Trust Limited operate?
Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Trust Limited operates in Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1160964.
Details
114-116 ST. MARY STREET
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CF10 1DY
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