The Liverpool Institute For Performing Arts
Also known as: The Liverpool School for Performing Arts, Lipa
Education and Training
Activities & Mission
Education and Training
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 68% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?
Higher than 52% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 41% of UK Education charities with income over £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 | £15,039,194 | £14,888,505 | £14,571,366 | £20,784,710 | £20,475,738 | 157 / 0 |
| 2024 | £14,263,569 | £13,738,686 | £13,396,715 | £20,634,021 | £20,338,082 | 155 / 0 |
| 2023 | £13,115,020 | £12,819,823 | £12,515,528 | £20,106,638 | £19,823,082 | 151 / 0 |
| 2022 | £12,857,497 | £12,131,746 | £11,855,256 | £19,795,441 | £19,530,630 | 158 / 0 |
| 2021 | £11,496,228 | £11,698,169 | £11,554,509 | £19,069,690 | £18,802,681 | 152 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Liverpool Institute For Performing Arts
What does The Liverpool Institute For Performing Arts do?
Education and Training
How much income did The Liverpool Institute For Performing Arts report in 2025?
The Liverpool Institute For Performing Arts reported total income of £15.04m and reported expenditure of £14.89m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Liverpool Institute For Performing Arts?
The Liverpool Institute For Performing Arts has a program ratio of 96.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 68% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 661 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Liverpool Institute For Performing Arts registered as a charity?
The Liverpool Institute For Performing Arts was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 January 1991 as charity number 1001565. It has been registered for 35 years.
Who runs The Liverpool Institute For Performing Arts?
The Liverpool Institute For Performing Arts is governed by a board of 15 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Liverpool Institute For Performing Arts operate?
The Liverpool Institute For Performing Arts operates in Liverpool City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Liverpool Institute For Performing Arts a registered charity?
Yes — The Liverpool Institute For Performing Arts is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1001565.
Details
Mount Street
LIVERPOOL
L1 9HF
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Liverpool School for Performing Arts
- Lipa
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated