The City Of Sheffield Theatre Trust
City of Sheffield Theatre Trust is a subsidiary of Sheffield Theatres Trust, a complex of 3 theatre spaces. City of Sheffield Theatre Trust accounts specifically for the touring guest productions and hires received by the Lyceum theatre and for its premises costs.
Activities & Mission
City of Sheffield Theatre Trust is a subsidiary of Sheffield Theatres Trust, a complex of 3 theatre spaces. City of Sheffield Theatre Trust accounts specifically for the touring guest productions and hires received by the Lyceum theatre and for its premises costs.
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 63% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 94% 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 | £6,043,096 | £5,789,336 | £5,789,336 | £852,165 | £792,047 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £6,846,161 | £6,917,374 | £6,917,374 | £598,405 | £572,578 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £6,655,422 | £6,556,155 | £6,556,155 | £669,618 | £535,616 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £5,383,108 | £5,442,797 | £5,442,797 | £570,351 | £353,168 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £372,393 | £523,620 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The City Of Sheffield Theatre Trust
What does The City Of Sheffield Theatre Trust do?
City of Sheffield Theatre Trust is a subsidiary of Sheffield Theatres Trust, a complex of 3 theatre spaces. City of Sheffield Theatre Trust accounts specifically for the touring guest productions and hires received by the Lyceum theatre and for its premises costs.
How much income did The City Of Sheffield Theatre Trust report in 2025?
The City Of Sheffield Theatre Trust reported total income of £6.04m and reported expenditure of £5.79m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The City Of Sheffield Theatre Trust?
The City Of Sheffield Theatre Trust has a program ratio of 95.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 63% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The City Of Sheffield Theatre Trust registered as a charity?
The City Of Sheffield Theatre Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 October 2007 as charity number 1121284. It has been registered for 19 years.
Who runs The City Of Sheffield Theatre Trust?
The City Of Sheffield Theatre Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Neil Andrew MacDonald. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The City Of Sheffield Theatre Trust operate?
The City Of Sheffield Theatre Trust operates in Sheffield City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The City Of Sheffield Theatre Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The City Of Sheffield Theatre Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1121284.
Details
55 NORFOLK STREET
SHEFFIELD
S1 1DA
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