The London International Festival Of Theatre Limited
Also known as: L I F T, Lift
The principal activity of the company during the year was the promotion of education and the arts.
Activities & Mission
The principal activity of the company during the year was the promotion of education and 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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 72% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 25% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 18% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £670,022 | £741,517 | £663,198 | £68,456 | £68,456 | 7 / 15 |
| 2024 | £643,078 | £718,566 | £613,749 | £139,951 | £0 | 10 / 6 |
| 2023 | £750,873 | £833,470 | £747,244 | £215,439 | £120,068 | 10 / 21 |
| 2022 | £672,476 | £583,389 | £495,116 | £298,036 | £151,573 | 9 / 0 |
| 2021 | £613,744 | £522,872 | £452,676 | £208,949 | £139,788 | 6 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The London International Festival Of Theatre Limited
What does The London International Festival Of Theatre Limited do?
The principal activity of the company during the year was the promotion of education and the arts.
How much income did The London International Festival Of Theatre Limited report in 2025?
The London International Festival Of Theatre Limited reported total income of £670k and reported expenditure of £742k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The London International Festival Of Theatre Limited?
The London International Festival Of Theatre Limited has a program ratio of 99.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 72% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The London International Festival Of Theatre Limited registered as a charity?
The London International Festival Of Theatre Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 February 1983 as charity number 286169. It has been registered for 43 years.
Who runs The London International Festival Of Theatre Limited?
The London International Festival Of Theatre Limited is governed by a board of 2 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The London International Festival Of Theatre Limited operate?
The London International Festival Of Theatre Limited operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The London International Festival Of Theatre Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The London International Festival Of Theatre Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 286169.
Details
Lavender Hill
London
SW11 5TN
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- L I F T
- Lift
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated