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The Forum Trust Limited

Also known as: Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Company Limited

Management of the landmark Forum building. Staging of events for the public as well as being a venue for other organisations to put on exhibitions and events with a focus on science, technology, learning and community.

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Activities & Mission

Management of the landmark Forum building. Staging of events for the public as well as being a venue for other organisations to put on exhibitions and events with a focus on science, technology, learning and community.

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

Latest Income
£3,677,417
Latest Expenditure
£4,853,767

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 67.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 50.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 51.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £69,571
Charitable Activities £339,562
Other Trading £1,172,560
Investments £2,086,807
Other Income £8,917

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,465,320
Raising Funds £2,378,628
Governance £115,594
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £9,819

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
£3,677,417
£4,853,767£2,465,320£24,495,896£4,124,31050 / 18
2024
£3,526,169
£4,430,198£2,187,740£25,482,246£3,511,10244 / 41
2023
£3,424,817
£4,124,483£2,204,154£26,386,275£2,812,58943 / 125
2022
£3,056,671
£3,730,010£2,138,145£27,085,941£2,203,58442 / 102
2021
£2,154,939
£3,381,477£2,383,580£27,254,417£3,404,08044 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Forum Trust Limited

What does The Forum Trust Limited do?

Management of the landmark Forum building. Staging of events for the public as well as being a venue for other organisations to put on exhibitions and events with a focus on science, technology, learning and community.

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

The Forum Trust Limited reported total income of £3.68m and reported expenditure of £4.85m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Forum Trust Limited registered as a charity?

The Forum Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 March 1999 as charity number 1074619. It has been registered for 27 years.

Who runs The Forum Trust Limited?

The Forum Trust Limited is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOHN ANTHONY FRY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Forum Trust Limited operate?

The Forum Trust Limited operates in Norfolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Forum Trust Limited a registered charity?

Yes — The Forum Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1074619.

Details

Address
THE FORUM TRUST LTD
THE FORUM
MILLENNIUM PLAIN
NORWICH
NR2 1TF
Registration Date
10 March 1999
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3072174
Charity Number
1074619

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Trustees

JOHN ANTHONY FRY Chair
ANDREW JONATHAN BARNES
Also governs 2 other charities
Benjamin Stopher
David John Merrick
Jeremy Laurence White
Also governs 1 other charity
Oliver Tim Pritchard
Professor Catherine Teresa Richardson
SUSAN ELIZABETH GUEST
Timothy John Statham
Also governs 3 other charities

Also Known As

  • Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Company Limited

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