North East Theatre Trust Limited
Also known as: Live Theatre
- The production of theatre performances at Live Theatre;- The facilitation of drama and music programmes by other companies;- The organisation and production of education and outreach activities for the public.
Activities & Mission
- The production of theatre performances at Live Theatre;- The facilitation of drama and music programmes by other companies;- The organisation and production of education and outreach activities for the public.
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 44% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 13% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 22% 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 | £2,294,167 | £2,721,199 | £2,039,058 | £8,122,491 | £292,045 | 48 / 50 |
| 2024 | £2,213,091 | £2,658,729 | £2,004,485 | £8,549,523 | £387,206 | 27 / 50 |
| 2023 | £2,170,534 | £2,520,616 | £1,952,799 | £8,995,161 | £532,249 | 25 / 50 |
| 2022 | £2,343,903 | £2,346,895 | £1,783,895 | £9,345,243 | £570,852 | 25 / 16 |
| 2021 | £2,633,451 | £1,902,434 | £1,355,519 | £9,013,235 | £706,320 | 23 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about North East Theatre Trust Limited
What does North East Theatre Trust Limited do?
- The production of theatre performances at Live Theatre;- The facilitation of drama and music programmes by other companies;- The organisation and production of education and outreach activities for the public.
How much income did North East Theatre Trust Limited report in 2025?
North East Theatre Trust Limited reported total income of £2.29m and reported expenditure of £2.72m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is North East Theatre Trust Limited?
North East Theatre Trust Limited has a program ratio of 88.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 44% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was North East Theatre Trust Limited registered as a charity?
North East Theatre Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 April 1983 as charity number 513771. It has been registered for 43 years.
Who runs North East Theatre Trust Limited?
North East Theatre Trust Limited is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is SUSAN BROWN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does North East Theatre Trust Limited operate?
North East Theatre Trust Limited operates across 6 areas, including Gateshead, Newcastle Upon Tyne City, North Tyneside and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is North East Theatre Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — North East Theatre Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 513771.
Details
27 Broad Chare
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE1 3DQ
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Live Theatre
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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