Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust Limited
Also known as: Newcastle Theatre Royal Limited, Theatre Royal Newcastle
A leading presenting theatre and music venue whose aim is to bring entertainment and inspiration to the North East through offering a programme of quality and diversity covering all major art forms.
Activities & Mission
A leading presenting theatre and music venue whose aim is to bring entertainment and inspiration to the North East through offering a programme of quality and diversity covering all major art forms.
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 70% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample: 125). How is this calculated?
Higher than 81% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 77% of UK Arts charities with income over £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.
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £16,274,466 | £15,340,484 | £15,210,356 | £7,636,136 | £6,274,271 | 229 / 1 |
| 2024 | £15,996,798 | £15,649,151 | £15,598,759 | £6,702,155 | £6,699,573 | 158 / 1 |
| 2023 | £17,281,991 | £15,626,400 | £15,626,400 | £6,354,507 | £6,354,507 | 188 / 1 |
| 2022 | £7,338,549 | £8,065,988 | £8,022,406 | £1,558,916 | £1,556,334 | 158 / 1 |
| 2021 | £4,475,821 | £4,015,038 | £4,015,038 | £646,355 | £0 | 150 / 1 |
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Frequently asked questions about Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust Limited
What does Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust Limited do?
A leading presenting theatre and music venue whose aim is to bring entertainment and inspiration to the North East through offering a programme of quality and diversity covering all major art forms.
How much income did Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust Limited report in 2025?
Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust Limited reported total income of £16.27m and reported expenditure of £15.34m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust Limited?
Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust Limited has a program ratio of 93.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 70% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample of 125 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust Limited registered as a charity?
Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 August 1975 as charity number 504473. It has been registered for 51 years.
Who runs Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust Limited?
Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust Limited is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is NICHOLAS ROGER SWALES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust Limited operate?
Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust Limited operates in Newcastle Upon Tyne City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 504473.
Details
100 GREY STREET
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE1 6BR
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Also Known As
- Newcastle Theatre Royal Limited
- Theatre Royal Newcastle
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated