The Garage Trust Limited
Also known as: The Academy Trust (norfolk), The Garage
The Garage is a performing arts venue in Norwich, supporting artists, audiences and young people across Norfolk and beyond. We programme professional performance, support artists to make work and deliver dance, drama and music participation activities for all ages. We place an emphasis on talent progression and engaging disadvantaged or vulnerable young people with least access to the arts.
Activities & Mission
The Garage is a performing arts venue in Norwich, supporting artists, audiences and young people across Norfolk and beyond. We programme professional performance, support artists to make work and deliver dance, drama and music participation activities for all ages. We place an emphasis on talent progression and engaging disadvantaged or vulnerable young people with least access to the arts.
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 82% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 70% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 95% 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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,724,366 | £1,797,079 | £1,784,296 | £236,092 | £117,707 | 20 / 8 |
| 2024 | £1,585,267 | £1,545,725 | £1,545,725 | £308,805 | £308,805 | 24 / 8 |
| 2023 | £1,053,409 | £1,140,979 | £1,140,979 | £269,263 | £269,263 | 23 / 143 |
| 2022 | £1,099,709 | £1,053,061 | £1,043,946 | £356,833 | £99,846 | 11 / 0 |
| 2021 | £857,137 | £825,526 | £817,184 | £310,185 | £310,185 | 24 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Garage Trust Limited
What does The Garage Trust Limited do?
The Garage is a performing arts venue in Norwich, supporting artists, audiences and young people across Norfolk and beyond. We programme professional performance, support artists to make work and deliver dance, drama and music participation activities for all ages. We place an emphasis on talent progression and engaging disadvantaged or vulnerable young people with least access to the arts.
How much income did The Garage Trust Limited report in 2025?
The Garage Trust Limited reported total income of £1.72m and reported expenditure of £1.80m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Garage Trust Limited?
The Garage Trust Limited has a program ratio of 103.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 82% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Garage Trust Limited registered as a charity?
The Garage Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 August 2003 as charity number 1098975. It has been registered for 23 years.
Who runs The Garage Trust Limited?
The Garage Trust Limited is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Michael Launchbury. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Garage Trust Limited operate?
The Garage Trust Limited operates across 3 areas: Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.
Is The Garage Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The Garage Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1098975.
Details
14 CHAPEL FIELD NORTH
NORWICH
NR2 1NY
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Also Known As
- The Academy Trust (norfolk)
- The Garage
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated