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Suffolk Young People's Theatre

The Suffolk Young People's Theatre is a three week summer school where young people are challenged to develop a piece of theatre, worthy of public performance at The Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds with 2 weeks rehearsals and one week of performances. This challenge has been successfully met ever since founded in 1979.

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Activities & Mission

The Suffolk Young People's Theatre is a three week summer school where young people are challenged to develop a piece of theatre, worthy of public performance at The Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds with 2 weeks rehearsals and one week of performances. This challenge has been successfully met ever since founded in 1979.

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

Latest Income
£50,822
Latest Expenditure
£35,713

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 70.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 70.3%
Expenditure as % of income

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£50,822
£35,7130 / 0
2024
£20,487
£17,6230 / 6
2023
£22,880
£20,4270 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Suffolk Young People's Theatre

What does Suffolk Young People's Theatre do?

The Suffolk Young People's Theatre is a three week summer school where young people are challenged to develop a piece of theatre, worthy of public performance at The Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds with 2 weeks rehearsals and one week of performances. This challenge has been successfully met ever since founded in 1979.

How much income did Suffolk Young People's Theatre report in 2025?

Suffolk Young People's Theatre reported total income of £51k and reported expenditure of £36k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Suffolk Young People's Theatre registered as a charity?

Suffolk Young People's Theatre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 June 2008 as charity number 1124625. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs Suffolk Young People's Theatre?

Suffolk Young People's Theatre is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Suffolk Young People's Theatre operate?

Suffolk Young People's Theatre operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Suffolk Young People's Theatre a registered charity?

Yes — Suffolk Young People's Theatre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1124625.

Details

Address
53A Chalk Lane
Ixworth
BURY ST. EDMUNDS
Suffolk
IP31 2JQ
Registration Date
20 June 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4032358
Charity Number
1124625

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Trustees

Alan Beckett
Alison Hazlewood
Emily Grace Taylor-Balls
Jack Taylor-Balls
Kim Beckett
Marcelle Gilbert
Sarah Esterhuizen

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