Royal Court Liverpool Trust Limited
The Royal Court Liverpool Trust was formed in 2008 to safeguard the Royal Court Theatre in Liverpool and to engage the local community with the rich heritage of the building and to celebrate its place in the cultural life of the city.
Activities & Mission
The Royal Court Liverpool Trust was formed in 2008 to safeguard the Royal Court Theatre in Liverpool and to engage the local community with the rich heritage of the building and to celebrate its place in the cultural life of the city.
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 61% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 76% 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
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 | £471,870 | £902,763 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £331,994 | £348,018 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £403,433 | £696,643 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £1,139,701 | £1,072,764 | £1,072,633 | £7,867,489 | £754,647 | 3 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,198,878 | £1,107,198 | £1,107,151 | £7,800,552 | £7,776,047 | 2 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Royal Court Liverpool Trust Limited
What does Royal Court Liverpool Trust Limited do?
The Royal Court Liverpool Trust was formed in 2008 to safeguard the Royal Court Theatre in Liverpool and to engage the local community with the rich heritage of the building and to celebrate its place in the cultural life of the city.
How much income did Royal Court Liverpool Trust Limited report in 2025?
Royal Court Liverpool Trust Limited reported total income of £472k and reported expenditure of £903k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Royal Court Liverpool Trust Limited?
Royal Court Liverpool Trust Limited has a program ratio of 94.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 61% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Royal Court Liverpool Trust Limited registered as a charity?
Royal Court Liverpool Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 April 2009 as charity number 1129007. It has been registered for 17 years.
Who runs Royal Court Liverpool Trust Limited?
Royal Court Liverpool Trust Limited is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Royal Court Liverpool Trust Limited operate?
Royal Court Liverpool Trust Limited operates in Liverpool City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Royal Court Liverpool Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Royal Court Liverpool Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1129007.
Details
1 Roe Street
Liverpool
L1 1HL
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Data & trust
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- 14 May 2026
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