the forum trust limited

The charity supports the general public. The Forum Trust Limited is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Norwich and operates in Norfolk.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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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.

Fundraising

See where The Forum Trust Limited is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Norfolk

Financial Information

Latest Income

£3,526,169

Latest Expenditure

£4,430,198

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 62.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 49.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 52.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £59,084

Charitable Activities £282,132

Other Trading £1,119,697

Investments £2,065,256

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,187,740

Raising Funds £2,237,496

Governance £106,013

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £4,962

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
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
2020	£2,959,613	£3,973,035	£2,724,106	£28,480,955	£2,321,578	56 / 56