The Palace Theatre Watford Limited
Also known as: Watford Palace Theatre
The Charitable Objects of The Palace Theatre Watford are to promote, maintain, improve and advance education by the encouragement of the Arts, including the Arts of Drama, Mime, Dancing, Singing and Music, Design and Dramatic Writing
Activities & Mission
The Charitable Objects of The Palace Theatre Watford are to promote, maintain, improve and advance education by the encouragement of the Arts, including the Arts of Drama, Mime, Dancing, Singing and Music, Design and Dramatic Writing
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 99% 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 90% 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £3,299,130 | £3,465,725 | £3,464,599 | £5,030,681 | £250,000 | 59 / 15 |
| 2024 | £2,492,450 | £2,636,889 | £2,636,508 | £5,197,276 | £955,093 | 52 / 17 |
| 2023 | £2,528,820 | £2,824,035 | £2,821,136 | £5,341,715 | £880,479 | 50 / 15 |
| 2022 | £1,935,603 | £2,398,344 | £2,397,665 | £5,636,930 | £250,289 | 50 / 8 |
| 2021 | £2,058,655 | £1,514,504 | £1,512,711 | £6,099,671 | £250,792 | 62 / 10 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Palace Theatre Watford Limited
What does The Palace Theatre Watford Limited do?
The Charitable Objects of The Palace Theatre Watford are to promote, maintain, improve and advance education by the encouragement of the Arts, including the Arts of Drama, Mime, Dancing, Singing and Music, Design and Dramatic Writing
How much income did The Palace Theatre Watford Limited report in 2025?
The Palace Theatre Watford Limited reported total income of £3.30m and reported expenditure of £3.47m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Palace Theatre Watford Limited?
The Palace Theatre Watford Limited has a program ratio of 170.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 99% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Palace Theatre Watford Limited registered as a charity?
The Palace Theatre Watford Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 July 1996 as charity number 1056950. It has been registered for 30 years.
Who runs The Palace Theatre Watford Limited?
The Palace Theatre Watford Limited is governed by a board of 14 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Palace Theatre Watford Limited operate?
The Palace Theatre Watford Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Palace Theatre Watford Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The Palace Theatre Watford Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1056950.
Details
20 CLARENDON ROAD
WATFORD
WD17 1JZ
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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