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The Regent (christchurch) Limited

Also known as: The Regent Centre, The Regent

An mix of live performance programming involving community presentations and high quality touring events. Alongside a wide-ranging film programme, which includes mainstream offerings, classic films, satellite broadcasts and 35mm film presentations.

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Activities & Mission

An mix of live performance programming involving community presentations and high quality touring events. Alongside a wide-ranging film programme, which includes mainstream offerings, classic films, satellite broadcasts and 35mm film presentations.

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

Latest Income
£1,986,558
Latest Expenditure
£1,826,274

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 91.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 51% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 76% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 73% 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

Donations & Legacies £249,830
Charitable Activities £1,729,642
Other Trading £3,078
Investments £2,976
Other Income £1,032

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,822,186
Raising Funds £4,088
Governance £21,436
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£1,986,558
£1,826,274£1,822,186£1,046,807£774,66911 / 139
2024
£1,575,422
£1,536,806£1,529,610£886,523£679,90812 / 148
2023
£1,483,198
£1,387,171£1,381,289£847,907£668,41212 / 50
2022
£1,029,601
£1,097,103£1,087,386£751,880£571,28811 / 120
2021
£569,297
£559,473£552,611£819,382£649,62711 / 120

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Regent (christchurch) Limited

What does The Regent (christchurch) Limited do?

An mix of live performance programming involving community presentations and high quality touring events. Alongside a wide-ranging film programme, which includes mainstream offerings, classic films, satellite broadcasts and 35mm film presentations.

How much income did The Regent (christchurch) Limited report in 2025?

The Regent (christchurch) Limited reported total income of £1.99m and reported expenditure of £1.83m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Regent (christchurch) Limited?

The Regent (christchurch) Limited has a program ratio of 91.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 51% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Regent (christchurch) Limited registered as a charity?

The Regent (christchurch) Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 October 2001 as charity number 1089084. It has been registered for 25 years.

Who runs The Regent (christchurch) Limited?

The Regent (christchurch) Limited is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Regent (christchurch) Limited operate?

The Regent (christchurch) Limited operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Regent (christchurch) Limited a registered charity?

Yes — The Regent (christchurch) Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1089084.

Details

Address
The Regent
51 High Street
Christchurch
BH23 1AS
Registration Date
26 October 2001
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3985547
Charity Number
1089084

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Trustees

Darren Michael Slade
Georgina Lanie Smith
Heather Dempsey
Ian Philip Carter
Pamela Joan Bradley
Rob Amey
Ryan Matthew Armstrong
Susan Linda Wilkinson OBE
Also governs 1 other charity
Virginia Rose Phillips

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Regent Centre
  • The Regent

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