Saltmine Trust
Also known as: Saltmine, Trailblazers
1. Theatre In Education: productions/workshops in primary & secondary schools that support the RE Curriculum, and also address social issues e.g. knife crime, internet safety.2. Theatre in communities, churches and national theatres.3. Partnerships with national organisations, telling historic stories of their founders & development e.g. YMCA, Mothers' Union.4. Video/media services.
Activities & Mission
1. Theatre In Education: productions/workshops in primary & secondary schools that support the RE Curriculum, and also address social issues e.g. knife crime, internet safety.2. Theatre in communities, churches and national theatres.3. Partnerships with national organisations, telling historic stories of their founders & development e.g. YMCA, Mothers' Union.4. Video/media services.
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 59% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 36% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 35% 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 | £627,099 | £622,661 | £585,154 | £514,491 | £465,217 | 16 / 30 |
| 2024 | £596,297 | £601,523 | £569,253 | £510,053 | £207,379 | 15 / 15 |
| 2023 | £596,257 | £626,108 | £605,994 | £515,279 | £212,799 | 15 / 0 |
| 2022 | £496,810 | £486,840 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £546,540 | £456,242 | £446,100 | £535,160 | £90,000 | 11 / 3 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Saltmine Trust
What does Saltmine Trust do?
1. Theatre In Education: productions/workshops in primary & secondary schools that support the RE Curriculum, and also address social issues e.g. knife crime, internet safety.2. Theatre in communities, churches and national theatres.3. Partnerships with national organisations, telling historic stories of their founders & development e.g. YMCA, Mothers' Union.4. Video/media services.
How much income did Saltmine Trust report in 2025?
Saltmine Trust reported total income of £627k and reported expenditure of £623k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Saltmine Trust?
Saltmine Trust has a program ratio of 93.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 59% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Saltmine Trust registered as a charity?
Saltmine Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 May 1994 as charity number 1038007. It has been registered for 32 years.
Who runs Saltmine Trust?
Saltmine Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is DANIEL PARKES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Saltmine Trust operate?
Saltmine Trust operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Saltmine Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Saltmine Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1038007.
Details
61 THE BROADWAY
DUDLEY
DY1 3EB
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Also Known As
- Saltmine
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated