The Kings Theatre Trust Limited
To refurbish, restore and to operate the King's Theatre, Southsea as a venue for professional and amateur organisations. To educate and entertain all groups regardless of age, gender or religion.
Activities & Mission
To refurbish, restore and to operate the King's Theatre, Southsea as a venue for professional and amateur organisations. To educate and entertain all groups regardless of age, gender or religion.
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 35% 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 61% 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 2024.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £3,693,670 | £3,097,817 | £3,097,817 | £2,447,099 | £1,553,497 | 99 / 22 |
| 2023 | £3,108,326 | £2,528,745 | £2,528,745 | £1,851,246 | £1,363,223 | 34 / 19 |
| 2022 | £2,673,799 | £1,845,006 | £1,845,006 | £1,271,665 | £1,073,787 | 36 / 30 |
| 2021 | £1,152,735 | £1,350,142 | £1,350,142 | £442,872 | £309,285 | 29 / 0 |
| 2020 | £1,908,077 | £2,007,320 | £2,007,320 | £640,279 | £597,545 | 49 / 10 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Kings Theatre Trust Limited
What does The Kings Theatre Trust Limited do?
To refurbish, restore and to operate the King's Theatre, Southsea as a venue for professional and amateur organisations. To educate and entertain all groups regardless of age, gender or religion.
How much income did The Kings Theatre Trust Limited report in 2024?
The Kings Theatre Trust Limited reported total income of £3.69m and reported expenditure of £3.10m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Kings Theatre Trust Limited?
The Kings Theatre Trust Limited has a program ratio of 83.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 35% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Kings Theatre Trust Limited registered as a charity?
The Kings Theatre Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 August 2001 as charity number 1088254. It has been registered for 25 years.
Who runs The Kings Theatre Trust Limited?
The Kings Theatre Trust Limited is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Damon Trevor Repton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Kings Theatre Trust Limited operate?
The Kings Theatre Trust Limited operates across 3 areas: Hampshire, Portsmouth City and West Sussex.
Is The Kings Theatre Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The Kings Theatre Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1088254.
Details
ALBERT ROAD
SOUTHSEA
PO5 2QJ
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