Rambert Trust Limited

Also known as: The Mercury Theatre Trust Limited (ballet Rambert)

Promote, maintain, improve and advance education particularly by the encouragement of the arts, especially the art of ballet in classical, contemporary and other dance forms.

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Activities & Mission

Promote, maintain, improve and advance education particularly by the encouragement of the arts, especially the art of ballet in classical, contemporary and other dance 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.

Region

London

Financial Information

Latest Income

£5,091,292

Latest Expenditure

£5,339,909

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 100.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 76% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 95.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 50% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 52% 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

Donations & Legacies £2,688,819

Charitable Activities £2,055,867

Other Trading £0

Investments £1,465

Other Income £345,141

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £5,096,050

Raising Funds £243,859

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£5,091,292	£5,339,909	£5,096,050	£8,793,711	£8,793,711	0 / 0
2024	£4,239,242	£4,729,192	£4,507,542	£9,042,328	£9,042,328	0 / 0
2023	£5,543,117	£6,294,618	£6,083,035	£9,424,648	£417,251	62 / 0
2022	£4,611,556	£5,319,590	£5,135,996	£10,033,779	£1,108,398	56 / 0
2021	£4,813,595	£4,397,351	£4,221,676	£10,741,813	£1,649,342	58 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Rambert Trust Limited

What does Rambert Trust Limited do?

Promote, maintain, improve and advance education particularly by the encouragement of the arts, especially the art of ballet in classical, contemporary and other dance forms.

How much income did Rambert Trust Limited report in 2025?

Rambert Trust Limited reported total income of £5.09m and reported expenditure of £5.34m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Rambert Trust Limited?

Rambert Trust Limited has a program ratio of 100.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 76% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Rambert Trust Limited registered as a charity?

Rambert Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 December 1966 as charity number 250143. It has been registered for 60 years.

Who runs Rambert Trust Limited?

Rambert Trust Limited is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dame Susan Street. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Rambert Trust Limited operate?

Rambert Trust Limited operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Rambert Trust Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Rambert Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 250143.