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

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

Norfolk

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

Higher than 20% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 356). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 50.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 7% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 51.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 4% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£3,677,417	£4,853,767	£2,465,320	£24,495,896	£4,124,310	50 / 18
2024	£3,526,169	£4,430,198	£2,187,740	£25,482,246	£3,511,102	44 / 41
2023	£3,424,817	£4,124,483	£2,204,154	£26,386,275	£2,812,589	43 / 125
2022	£3,056,671	£3,730,010	£2,138,145	£27,085,941	£2,203,584	42 / 102
2021	£2,154,939	£3,381,477	£2,383,580	£27,254,417	£3,404,080	44 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Forum Trust Limited

What does The Forum Trust Limited do?

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.

How efficient is The Forum Trust Limited?

The Forum Trust Limited has a program ratio of 67.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 20% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 356 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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.