The Royal Theatrical Fund
Financial and other assistance to those within the entertainment media (and their dependants)who cannot practise their craft through illness, adversity or infirmity
Activities & Mission
Financial and other assistance to those within the entertainment media (and their dependants)who cannot practise their craft through illness, adversity or infirmity
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 80% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 28% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 23% 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £678,778 | £774,451 | £703,892 | £15,899,593 | £15,853,957 | 4 / 0 |
| 2024 | £805,512 | £834,056 | £795,219 | £15,960,647 | £15,913,952 | 4 / 0 |
| 2023 | £861,168 | £1,029,354 | £880,749 | £15,503,675 | £15,331,623 | 4 / 1 |
| 2022 | £814,942 | £980,052 | £802,377 | £16,469,215 | £16,163,363 | 4 / 25 |
| 2021 | £2,418,047 | £1,371,172 | £1,228,248 | £16,106,161 | £15,480,419 | 4 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Royal Theatrical Fund
What does The Royal Theatrical Fund do?
Financial and other assistance to those within the entertainment media (and their dependants)who cannot practise their craft through illness, adversity or infirmity
How much income did The Royal Theatrical Fund report in 2025?
The Royal Theatrical Fund reported total income of £679k and reported expenditure of £774k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Royal Theatrical Fund?
The Royal Theatrical Fund has a program ratio of 103.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 80% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Royal Theatrical Fund registered as a charity?
The Royal Theatrical Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 July 1963 as charity number 222080. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs The Royal Theatrical Fund?
The Royal Theatrical Fund is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is SAMANTHA BOND. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Royal Theatrical Fund operate?
The Royal Theatrical Fund operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Royal Theatrical Fund a registered charity?
Yes — The Royal Theatrical Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 222080.
Details
11 GARRICK STREET
LONDON
WC2E 9AR
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- 14 May 2026
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