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The Anvil Trust Limited

Also known as: Anvil Trust Limited, The Anvil

To run The Anvil (concert hall) ,The Haymarket (theatre) and The Forge (studio) to provide cultural live performance events for Basingstoke, Hampshire and surrounding areas as well as a year-round programme of participatory and educational work for all communities.

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Activities & Mission

To run The Anvil (concert hall) ,The Haymarket (theatre) and The Forge (studio) to provide cultural live performance events for Basingstoke, Hampshire and surrounding areas as well as a year-round programme of participatory and educational work for all communities.

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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.

Show all 9 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£6,933,075
Latest Expenditure
£7,297,629

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 103.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 98.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £631,755
Charitable Activities £6,196,263
Other Trading £0
Investments £105,057
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £7,152,160
Raising Funds £145,469
Governance £13,500
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£6,933,075
£7,297,629£7,152,160£2,107,911£1,870,884151 / 0
2024
£6,394,736
£6,454,858£6,329,537£2,466,889£1,939,007145 / 0
2023
£6,149,322
£6,015,235£5,884,295£2,505,462£1,870,037142 / 0
2022
£3,940,447
£3,887,517£3,831,372£2,371,375£1,792,747120 / 0
2021
£2,000,072
£1,641,134£1,641,134£2,318,445£1,784,070116 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Anvil Trust Limited

What does The Anvil Trust Limited do?

To run The Anvil (concert hall) ,The Haymarket (theatre) and The Forge (studio) to provide cultural live performance events for Basingstoke, Hampshire and surrounding areas as well as a year-round programme of participatory and educational work for all communities.

How much income did The Anvil Trust Limited report in 2025?

The Anvil Trust Limited reported total income of £6.93m and reported expenditure of £7.30m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Anvil Trust Limited registered as a charity?

The Anvil Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 March 1994 as charity number 1034961. It has been registered for 32 years.

Who runs The Anvil Trust Limited?

The Anvil Trust Limited is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Anvil Trust Limited operate?

The Anvil Trust Limited operates across 9 areas, including Bracknell Forest, Hampshire, Oxfordshire and 6 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Anvil Trust Limited a registered charity?

Yes — The Anvil Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1034961.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
16 March 1994
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1034961
Charity Number
1034961

Trustees

Andrew Frome
CLLR ONNALEE CUBITT
Gary Hurry
Jonathan Whitfield QC
Kate Stones

Also Known As

  • Anvil Trust Limited
  • The Anvil

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2 November 2026
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