The Northampton Theatres Trust Limited
Also known as: Royal & Derngate, Royal & Derngate Theatres
Royal & Derngate is the main venue for arts and entertainment in Northamptonshire. The Theatre offers two auditoria, and Underground, our creativity centre that is home to the Youth theatre and a wide range of creative projects for the local community. A diverse programme of work includes in-house produced drama and presented music, dance, comedy, children's shows, musical theatre, and opera.
Activities & Mission
Royal & Derngate is the main venue for arts and entertainment in Northamptonshire. The Theatre offers two auditoria, and Underground, our creativity centre that is home to the Youth theatre and a wide range of creative projects for the local community. A diverse programme of work includes in-house produced drama and presented music, dance, comedy, children's shows, musical theatre, and opera.
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 86% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample: 125). How is this calculated?
Higher than 32% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 22% of UK Arts 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 | £10,202,263 | £11,558,751 | £10,153,107 | £1,186,153 | £0 | 166 / 100 |
| 2024 | £9,410,245 | £10,930,312 | £9,558,744 | £2,542,641 | £0 | 172 / 106 |
| 2023 | £9,710,985 | £10,939,285 | £9,736,798 | £4,062,708 | £0 | 168 / 108 |
| 2022 | £8,724,512 | £8,790,666 | £8,013,016 | £4,143,008 | £4,143,008 | 139 / 94 |
| 2021 | £5,133,843 | £4,321,138 | £3,986,721 | £3,239,162 | £0 | 140 / 135 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Northampton Theatres Trust Limited
What does The Northampton Theatres Trust Limited do?
Royal & Derngate is the main venue for arts and entertainment in Northamptonshire. The Theatre offers two auditoria, and Underground, our creativity centre that is home to the Youth theatre and a wide range of creative projects for the local community. A diverse programme of work includes in-house produced drama and presented music, dance, comedy, children's shows, musical theatre, and opera.
How much income did The Northampton Theatres Trust Limited report in 2025?
The Northampton Theatres Trust Limited reported total income of £10.20m and reported expenditure of £11.56m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Northampton Theatres Trust Limited?
The Northampton Theatres Trust Limited has a program ratio of 99.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 86% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample of 125 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Northampton Theatres Trust Limited registered as a charity?
The Northampton Theatres Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 May 1999 as charity number 1075741. It has been registered for 27 years.
Who runs The Northampton Theatres Trust Limited?
The Northampton Theatres Trust Limited is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Simon Antrobus. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Northampton Theatres Trust Limited operate?
The Northampton Theatres Trust Limited operates in Northamptonshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Northampton Theatres Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The Northampton Theatres Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1075741.
Details
c/o Royal & Derngate
Guildhall Road
Northampton
NN1 1DP
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated