Shakespeare North Trust
Drama and Education
Activities & Mission
Drama and Education
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 91% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 53% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 39% 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 | £3,293,128 | £3,787,955 | £3,637,708 | -£757,784 | £0 | 81 / 85 |
| 2024 | £2,967,916 | £3,430,978 | £3,294,420 | -£262,957 | £0 | 80 / 68 |
| 2023 | £2,827,633 | £2,739,473 | £2,584,416 | £200,105 | £163,205 | 61 / 70 |
| 2022 | £368,196 | £261,911 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Shakespeare North Trust
What does Shakespeare North Trust do?
Drama and Education
How much income did Shakespeare North Trust report in 2025?
Shakespeare North Trust reported total income of £3.29m and reported expenditure of £3.79m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Shakespeare North Trust?
Shakespeare North Trust has a program ratio of 110.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 91% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Shakespeare North Trust registered as a charity?
Shakespeare North Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 August 2007 as charity number 1120641. It has been registered for 19 years.
Who runs Shakespeare North Trust?
Shakespeare North Trust is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Shakespeare North Trust operate?
Shakespeare North Trust operates in Knowsley, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Shakespeare North Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Shakespeare North Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1120641.
Details
Prospero Place
PRESCOT
Merseyside
L34 3AB
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- 14 May 2026
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