The Theatres Trust Charitable Fund
Providing leadership and strategic thinking, The Theatres Trust advises in planning, regeneration and development, architecture and design, heritage, and theatre. We enable better planning to secure, improve and achieve sustainability for new and existing theatre buildings and protect theatre use. The Theatres Trust also provides financial assistance for theatres through grants.
Activities & Mission
Providing leadership and strategic thinking, The Theatres Trust advises in planning, regeneration and development, architecture and design, heritage, and theatre. We enable better planning to secure, improve and achieve sustainability for new and existing theatre buildings and protect theatre use. The Theatres Trust also provides financial assistance for theatres through grants.
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 67% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 44% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 39% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £1,401,104 | £1,458,201 | £1,363,886 | £1,021,280 | £307,806 | 14 / 1 |
| 2024 | £1,304,597 | £1,354,426 | £1,249,682 | £1,127,588 | £348,847 | 12 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,175,927 | £1,109,762 | £1,011,651 | £1,105,462 | £356,129 | 10 / 1 |
| 2022 | £1,043,572 | £1,011,629 | £928,050 | £1,186,795 | £220,000 | 9 / 1 |
| 2021 | £1,006,226 | £1,181,487 | £1,102,166 | £1,102,197 | £220,000 | 9 / 1 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Theatres Trust Charitable Fund
What does The Theatres Trust Charitable Fund do?
Providing leadership and strategic thinking, The Theatres Trust advises in planning, regeneration and development, architecture and design, heritage, and theatre. We enable better planning to secure, improve and achieve sustainability for new and existing theatre buildings and protect theatre use. The Theatres Trust also provides financial assistance for theatres through grants.
How much income did The Theatres Trust Charitable Fund report in 2025?
The Theatres Trust Charitable Fund reported total income of £1.40m and reported expenditure of £1.46m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Theatres Trust Charitable Fund?
The Theatres Trust Charitable Fund has a program ratio of 97.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 67% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Theatres Trust Charitable Fund registered as a charity?
The Theatres Trust Charitable Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 December 1977 as charity number 274697. It has been registered for 49 years.
Who runs The Theatres Trust Charitable Fund?
The Theatres Trust Charitable Fund is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is David John Moutrey. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Theatres Trust Charitable Fund operate?
The Theatres Trust Charitable Fund operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Theatres Trust Charitable Fund a registered charity?
Yes — The Theatres Trust Charitable Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 274697.
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