The Ropetackle Centre Trust
Also known as: Rct, Ropetackle
Promoting arts for the public benefit, promotion and advancement of education and the cultivation and improvement of public education in drama, mime, opera, singing, music, dance, painting and sculpture, cinema, literature and other arts.
Activities & Mission
Promoting arts for the public benefit, promotion and advancement of education and the cultivation and improvement of public education in drama, mime, opera, singing, music, dance, painting and sculpture, cinema, literature and other 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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 46% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 30% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 30% 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £954,246 | £883,968 | £810,899 | £369,563 | £334,372 | 10 / 80 |
| 2023 | £926,315 | £865,657 | £799,175 | £299,285 | £234,634 | 9 / 80 |
| 2022 | £712,112 | £668,419 | £616,777 | £238,627 | £174,634 | 8 / 86 |
| 2021 | £537,055 | £467,257 | £429,862 | £194,934 | £168,102 | 6 / 86 |
| 2020 | £356,440 | £291,601 | 0 / 80 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Ropetackle Centre Trust
What does The Ropetackle Centre Trust do?
Promoting arts for the public benefit, promotion and advancement of education and the cultivation and improvement of public education in drama, mime, opera, singing, music, dance, painting and sculpture, cinema, literature and other arts.
How much income did The Ropetackle Centre Trust report in 2024?
The Ropetackle Centre Trust reported total income of £954k and reported expenditure of £884k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Ropetackle Centre Trust?
The Ropetackle Centre Trust has a program ratio of 85.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 46% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Ropetackle Centre Trust registered as a charity?
The Ropetackle Centre Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 May 2005 as charity number 1109381. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs The Ropetackle Centre Trust?
The Ropetackle Centre Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is MARTIN ALLEN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Ropetackle Centre Trust operate?
The Ropetackle Centre Trust operates in West Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Ropetackle Centre Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Ropetackle Centre Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1109381.
Details
Little High Street
SHOREHAM-BY-SEA
West Sussex
BN43 5EG
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Rct
- Ropetackle
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated