Sheffield Theatres Trust

Also known as: Crucible Theatre Trust Limited

Sheffield Theatres is a large theatre complex comprising of 3 venues, producing and receiving work in buildings run by one management, touring and transferring productions nationally and delivering an extensive programme of work in schools and communities

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Activities & Mission

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

Sheffield City

Financial Information

Latest Income

£12,808,007

Latest Expenditure

£12,545,752

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 86.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 48% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample: 125). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 88.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 34% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 88% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,677,900

Charitable Activities £8,852,123

Other Trading £1,180,769

Investments £417,163

Other Income £680,052

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £11,104,120

Raising Funds £14,754

Governance £32,400

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £1,426,878

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	£12,808,007	£12,545,752	£11,104,120	£11,867,534	£6,136,993	267 / 0
2024	£16,190,417	£15,695,038	£13,455,383	£11,605,279	£6,051,479	255 / 0
2023	£16,511,498	£15,572,433	£13,496,165	£11,109,900	£5,466,450	241 / 0
2022	£12,028,291	£12,239,251	£10,605,909	£10,170,835	£4,878,554	208 / 0
2021	£8,175,228	£4,712,569	£4,185,884	£10,381,795	£4,308,298	113 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Sheffield Theatres Trust

What does Sheffield Theatres Trust do?

How much income did Sheffield Theatres Trust report in 2025?

Sheffield Theatres Trust reported total income of £12.81m and reported expenditure of £12.55m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Sheffield Theatres Trust?

Sheffield Theatres Trust has a program ratio of 86.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 48% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample of 125 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Sheffield Theatres Trust registered as a charity?

Sheffield Theatres Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 December 1968 as charity number 257318. It has been registered for 58 years.

Who runs Sheffield Theatres Trust?

Sheffield Theatres Trust is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dame Julie Ann Kenny. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sheffield Theatres Trust operate?

Sheffield Theatres Trust operates in Sheffield City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Sheffield Theatres Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Sheffield Theatres Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 257318.