The Roundhouse Trust

Also known as: The Roundhouse

Providing an environment and facilities where young people can further their creative aspirations; developing a broad and mixed artisitc programme to be presented in The Roundhouse; looking after and keeping alive a Grade II* listed building; and operating an economical, sustainable and well-managed organisation.

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Activities & Mission

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

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£16,623,000

Latest Expenditure

£18,335,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 83.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 26% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 76.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 14% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 24.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 12% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,083,000

Charitable Activities £8,046,000

Other Trading £7,068,000

Investments £426,000

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £13,932,000

Raising Funds £4,403,000

Governance £130,000

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£16,623,000	£18,335,000	£13,932,000	£39,221,000	£2,840,000	326 / 105
2024	£15,295,000	£16,192,000	£11,405,000	£40,722,000	£2,450,000	316 / 149
2023	£14,519,000	£13,446,000	£9,440,000	£40,638,000	£2,650,000	287 / 127
2022	£14,460,678	£9,883,754	£6,900,561	£39,608,930	£1,823,225	217 / 123
2021	£8,115,652	£7,679,716	£5,494,769	£33,494,505	£2,622,312	296 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about The Roundhouse Trust

What does The Roundhouse Trust do?

How much income did The Roundhouse Trust report in 2025?

The Roundhouse Trust reported total income of £16.62m and reported expenditure of £18.34m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Roundhouse Trust?

The Roundhouse Trust has a program ratio of 83.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 26% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Roundhouse Trust registered as a charity?

The Roundhouse Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 September 1998 as charity number 1071487. It has been registered for 28 years.

Who runs The Roundhouse Trust?

The Roundhouse Trust is governed by a board of 17 trustees. The chair of trustees is Simon Eric Hugh Turner. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Roundhouse Trust operate?

The Roundhouse Trust operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Roundhouse Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Roundhouse Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1071487.