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.
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.
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 82% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 62% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 66% 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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £6,933,075 | £7,297,629 | £7,152,160 | £2,107,911 | £1,870,884 | 151 / 0 |
| 2024 | £6,394,736 | £6,454,858 | £6,329,537 | £2,466,889 | £1,939,007 | 145 / 0 |
| 2023 | £6,149,322 | £6,015,235 | £5,884,295 | £2,505,462 | £1,870,037 | 142 / 0 |
| 2022 | £3,940,447 | £3,887,517 | £3,831,372 | £2,371,375 | £1,792,747 | 120 / 0 |
| 2021 | £2,000,072 | £1,641,134 | £1,641,134 | £2,318,445 | £1,784,070 | 116 / 0 |
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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.
How efficient is The Anvil Trust Limited?
The Anvil Trust Limited has a program ratio of 103.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 82% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sara Michelle Catley. 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
Churchill Way
BASINGSTOKE
RG21 7QR
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Also Known As
- Anvil Trust Limited
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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