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The Lowry Centre Trust

Also known as: The Lowry

The encouragement of the arts and the promotion of arts education by presenting a diverse, wide-ranging programme of events, exhibitions and activities

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Activities & Mission

The encouragement of the arts and the promotion of arts education by presenting a diverse, wide-ranging programme of events, exhibitions and activities

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.

Show all 10 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£30,458,193
Latest Expenditure
£35,009,419

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 87.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 76.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 23.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,161,247
Charitable Activities £20,010,673
Other Trading £8,092,284
Investments £193,989
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £26,631,766
Raising Funds £8,231,653
Governance £53,000
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £146,000

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£30,458,193
£35,009,419£26,631,766£44,245,568£9,810,609303 / 285
2024
£25,323,643
£27,761,439£20,737,188£48,797,648£11,974,000321 / 300
2023
£35,075,224
£30,737,605£19,260,856£51,235,446£11,254,553282 / 300
2022
£18,480,219
£20,892,235£14,525,741£46,897,825£4,942,003305 / 284
2021
£12,028,000
£11,668,000£6,906,000£49,455,000£4,638,000387 / 295

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Lowry Centre Trust

What does The Lowry Centre Trust do?

The encouragement of the arts and the promotion of arts education by presenting a diverse, wide-ranging programme of events, exhibitions and activities

How much income did The Lowry Centre Trust report in 2025?

The Lowry Centre Trust reported total income of £30.46m and reported expenditure of £35.01m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Lowry Centre Trust registered as a charity?

The Lowry Centre Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 March 1996 as charity number 1053962. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs The Lowry Centre Trust?

The Lowry Centre Trust is governed by a board of 18 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Lowry Centre Trust operate?

The Lowry Centre Trust operates across 10 areas, including Bolton, Bury, Manchester City and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Lowry Centre Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Lowry Centre Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1053962.

Details

Address
Lowry
Pier 8
The Quays
SALFORD
M50 3AZ
Registration Date
22 March 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1053962
Charity Number
1053962

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Trustees

Andrew Wylie
Also governs 1 other charity
BARONESS JANE MARY BONHAM-CARTER
Daniel Kasmir
Fiona Gibson
Hannah Robinson-Smith
Jaiden Corfield
JANE FROST
Also governs 2 other charities
Jatin Aythora
Katharine Hammond
MICHAEL BLACKBURN OBE
Nazir Afzal
Also governs 1 other charity
Paul Antony Dennett
Paul Leyland
PHILIP RICHARD EAST
Roli Barker
RT HON BARONESS BEVERLEY JUNE HUGHES
Stephen Young
Thomas John Stannard

Also Known As

  • The Lowry

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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