The Theatre Royal Bath Limited
To promote, maintain, improve and advance education particularly by the production of educational plays and the encouragement of the Arts including the arts of drama, ballet, music, literature, sculpture and painting, particularly but not exclusively for children and young people
Activities & Mission
To promote, maintain, improve and advance education particularly by the production of educational plays and the encouragement of the Arts including the arts of drama, ballet, music, literature, sculpture and painting, particularly but not exclusively for children and young people
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 64% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample: 125). How is this calculated?
Higher than 84% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 74% of UK Arts charities with income over £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.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £19,688,197 | £18,165,838 | £18,086,881 | £11,833,786 | £3,269,041 | 159 / 85 |
| 2024 | £18,835,473 | £17,648,785 | £17,586,344 | £10,311,658 | £2,508,812 | 156 / 30 |
| 2023 | £14,497,924 | £13,956,905 | £13,888,664 | £9,119,185 | £1,332,954 | 156 / 7 |
| 2022 | £14,279,106 | £12,449,739 | £12,405,815 | £8,569,695 | £1,598,509 | 123 / 5 |
| 2021 | £2,913,215 | £3,619,395 | £3,584,572 | £6,740,329 | £6,740,328 | 99 / 7 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Theatre Royal Bath Limited
What does The Theatre Royal Bath Limited do?
To promote, maintain, improve and advance education particularly by the production of educational plays and the encouragement of the Arts including the arts of drama, ballet, music, literature, sculpture and painting, particularly but not exclusively for children and young people
How much income did The Theatre Royal Bath Limited report in 2025?
The Theatre Royal Bath Limited reported total income of £19.69m and reported expenditure of £18.17m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Theatre Royal Bath Limited?
The Theatre Royal Bath Limited has a program ratio of 91.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 64% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample of 125 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Theatre Royal Bath Limited registered as a charity?
The Theatre Royal Bath Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 May 1979 as charity number 277723. It has been registered for 47 years.
Who runs The Theatre Royal Bath Limited?
The Theatre Royal Bath Limited is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is PAUL BENTLEY HEAL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Theatre Royal Bath Limited operate?
The Theatre Royal Bath Limited operates across 3 areas: Bath And North East Somerset, Somerset and Wiltshire.
Is The Theatre Royal Bath Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The Theatre Royal Bath Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 277723.
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ST. JOHNS PLACE
BATH
BA1 1ET
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