The Havering Theatre Trust Limited
Also known as: Havering Theatre Trust Limited, Hornchurch Theatre Trust Limited, Then Havering Theatre Trust Limited, The Queen's Theatre
The Trust produces and presents theatre, music and dance to entertain and educate the people of outer East London and Essex, and complements this with an extensive programme of educational and outreach activities, and a guest programme of professional and community events.
Activities & Mission
The Trust produces and presents theatre, music and dance to entertain and educate the people of outer East London and Essex, and complements this with an extensive programme of educational and outreach activities, and a guest programme of professional and community events.
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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 67% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 88% 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 | £4,671,844 | £4,546,809 | £4,546,809 | £1,688,015 | £781,408 | 71 / 7 |
| 2024 | £4,698,394 | £4,877,601 | £4,877,601 | £1,562,980 | £550,789 | 75 / 7 |
| 2023 | £3,977,536 | £4,165,939 | £4,165,939 | £1,742,187 | £543,738 | 73 / 7 |
| 2022 | £3,593,039 | £3,213,751 | £3,213,751 | £1,929,590 | £523,000 | 65 / 7 |
| 2021 | £2,340,420 | £1,794,598 | £1,794,598 | £1,550,302 | £241,518 | 50 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Havering Theatre Trust Limited
What does The Havering Theatre Trust Limited do?
The Trust produces and presents theatre, music and dance to entertain and educate the people of outer East London and Essex, and complements this with an extensive programme of educational and outreach activities, and a guest programme of professional and community events.
How much income did The Havering Theatre Trust Limited report in 2025?
The Havering Theatre Trust Limited reported total income of £4.67m and reported expenditure of £4.55m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Havering Theatre Trust Limited?
The Havering Theatre Trust Limited has a program ratio of 97.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 67% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Havering Theatre Trust Limited registered as a charity?
The Havering Theatre Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 September 1967 as charity number 248680. It has been registered for 59 years.
Who runs The Havering Theatre Trust Limited?
The Havering Theatre Trust Limited is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Havering Theatre Trust Limited operate?
The Havering Theatre Trust Limited operates across 3 areas: Essex, Kent and London.
Is The Havering Theatre Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The Havering Theatre Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 248680.
Details
Theatre House
Billet Lane
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RM11 1QT
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Havering Theatre Trust Limited
- Hornchurch Theatre Trust Limited
- Then Havering Theatre Trust Limited
- The Queen's Theatre
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated