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The Comedy Trust

Also known as: The Liverpool Comedy Trust

Runs Community, Education and Mental Health and Wellbeing programmes throughout the year across Merseyside, NW England and the UK including the annual Liverpool Comedy Festival. The main focus is the ground breaking mental health and well-being programmes that aim to improve health and well-being, boost confidence, self-esteem and help to eradicate the stigma surrounding mental illness.

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Activities & Mission

Runs Community, Education and Mental Health and Wellbeing programmes throughout the year across Merseyside, NW England and the UK including the annual Liverpool Comedy Festival. The main focus is the ground breaking mental health and well-being programmes that aim to improve health and well-being, boost confidence, self-esteem and help to eradicate the stigma surrounding mental illness.

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
£103,216
Latest Expenditure
£101,682

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 98.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 98.5%
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£103,216
£101,6820 / 5
2024
£94,564
£94,2120 / 10
2023
£57,392
£82,6670 / 0
2022
£65,484
£74,5660 / 0
2021
£73,126
£57,6620 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Comedy Trust

What does The Comedy Trust do?

Runs Community, Education and Mental Health and Wellbeing programmes throughout the year across Merseyside, NW England and the UK including the annual Liverpool Comedy Festival. The main focus is the ground breaking mental health and well-being programmes that aim to improve health and well-being, boost confidence, self-esteem and help to eradicate the stigma surrounding mental illness.

How much income did The Comedy Trust report in 2025?

The Comedy Trust reported total income of £103k and reported expenditure of £102k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Comedy Trust registered as a charity?

The Comedy Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 August 2002 as charity number 1093264. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs The Comedy Trust?

The Comedy Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is GILLIAN MILLER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Comedy Trust operate?

The Comedy Trust operates across 9 areas, including Scotland, Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester and 6 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Comedy Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Comedy Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1093264.

Details

Address
Royal Court Theatre
1 Roe Street
Liverpool
L1 1HL
Registration Date
1 August 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3990351
Charity Number
1093264

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Trustees

GILLIAN MILLER Chair
Amina Ismail
Also governs 2 other charities
Dr Marie Caslin
Freya Elizabeth Jones
Iain Duncan Christie
KEVIN DUNN
Mark Fitzpatrick
Prof Matthew James Ashton
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Liverpool Comedy Trust

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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