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National Youth Music Theatre LTD

Also known as: Children's Music Theatre Limited, National Youth Music Theatre

The National Youth Music Theatre exists to produce challenging music theatre work, both major productions and workshops, for young people of all backgrounds as participants and, in helping them to explore new and existing works, to inspire themselves and each other, and to give them the opportunity to achieve their highest aspirations, realising their talent, imagination and creativity.

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Activities & Mission

The National Youth Music Theatre exists to produce challenging music theatre work, both major productions and workshops, for young people of all backgrounds as participants and, in helping them to explore new and existing works, to inspire themselves and each other, and to give them the opportunity to achieve their highest aspirations, realising their talent, imagination and creativity.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£949,773
Latest Expenditure
£939,605

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 63% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 256). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 69% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 62% 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 £141,816
Charitable Activities £779,431
Other Trading £28,526
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £935,380
Raising Funds £4,225
Governance £19,625
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
£949,773
£939,605£935,380£225,644£190,2440 / 3
2024
£605,370
£704,581£103,219£215,476£215,4760 / 30
2023
£485,492
£382,7990 / 6
2022
£470,651
£374,1860 / 10
2021
£476,108
£458,4910 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about National Youth Music Theatre LTD

What does National Youth Music Theatre LTD do?

The National Youth Music Theatre exists to produce challenging music theatre work, both major productions and workshops, for young people of all backgrounds as participants and, in helping them to explore new and existing works, to inspire themselves and each other, and to give them the opportunity to achieve their highest aspirations, realising their talent, imagination and creativity.

How much income did National Youth Music Theatre LTD report in 2025?

National Youth Music Theatre LTD reported total income of £950k and reported expenditure of £940k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is National Youth Music Theatre LTD?

National Youth Music Theatre LTD has a program ratio of 98.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 63% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 256 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was National Youth Music Theatre LTD registered as a charity?

National Youth Music Theatre LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 October 1980 as charity number 281159. It has been registered for 46 years.

Who runs National Youth Music Theatre LTD?

National Youth Music Theatre LTD is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Paul Munden. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does National Youth Music Theatre LTD operate?

National Youth Music Theatre LTD operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is National Youth Music Theatre LTD a registered charity?

Yes — National Youth Music Theatre LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 281159.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
20 October 1980
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
281159
Charity Number
281159

Trustees

Paul Munden Chair
Adrian George Packer
Beverley Helena GABRIEL
Danielle Claire TARENTO
Also governs 1 other charity
DAVID HERMAN ALFRED REITMAN
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Children's Music Theatre Limited
  • National Youth Music Theatre

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9 November 2026
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