Royal Exchange Theatre Company Limited
Also known as: 69 Theatre Company Limited
Production of plays and other artistic activities
Activities & Mission
Production of plays and other artistic activities
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 66% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 28% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 26% 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.
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 | £7,343,000 | £8,095,000 | £7,122,000 | £4,575,000 | £2,837,000 | 175 / 123 |
| 2024 | £7,858,000 | £8,260,000 | £7,453,000 | £5,327,000 | £3,184,000 | 140 / 90 |
| 2023 | £6,003,000 | £6,826,000 | £6,205,000 | £5,861,000 | £800,000 | 117 / 90 |
| 2022 | £6,091,000 | £5,658,000 | £5,213,000 | £6,684,000 | £6,684,000 | 96 / 120 |
| 2021 | £2,772,000 | £2,638,000 | £2,491,000 | £6,251,000 | £0 | 77 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Royal Exchange Theatre Company Limited
What does Royal Exchange Theatre Company Limited do?
Production of plays and other artistic activities
How much income did Royal Exchange Theatre Company Limited report in 2025?
Royal Exchange Theatre Company Limited reported total income of £7.34m and reported expenditure of £8.10m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Royal Exchange Theatre Company Limited?
Royal Exchange Theatre Company Limited has a program ratio of 97.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 66% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Royal Exchange Theatre Company Limited registered as a charity?
Royal Exchange Theatre Company Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 May 1968 as charity number 255424. It has been registered for 58 years.
Who runs Royal Exchange Theatre Company Limited?
Royal Exchange Theatre Company Limited is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Simon Martin Johnson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Royal Exchange Theatre Company Limited operate?
Royal Exchange Theatre Company Limited operates across 4 areas: Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester, Lancashire and Manchester City.
Is Royal Exchange Theatre Company Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Royal Exchange Theatre Company Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 255424.
Details
ST. ANNS SQUARE
MANCHESTER
M2 7DH
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- 69 Theatre Company Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated