Theatre Development Trust
Also known as: T D T
The principal activity of the charity is to promote and advance the dramatic and other performing arts for the benefit of the public through supporting the work of various charitable foundations together with the provision of grants to people in the arts.
Activities & Mission
The principal activity of the charity is to promote and advance the dramatic and other performing arts for the benefit of the public through supporting the work of various charitable foundations together with the provision of grants to people in the 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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 54% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 10% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 8% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,023,445 | £1,347,973 | £950,337 | £4,245,336 | £4,011,294 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £689,728 | £1,344,930 | £949,647 | £3,299,937 | £3,297,614 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,490,312 | £2,660,889 | £2,318,631 | £3,799,013 | £3,799,013 | 0 / 15 |
| 2021 | £5,026,011 | £3,949,625 | £3,660,637 | £7,123,424 | £7,123,424 | 0 / 11 |
| 2020 | £5,072,272 | £5,019,190 | £4,956,972 | £4,856,571 | £4,856,571 | 0 / 9 |
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Frequently asked questions about Theatre Development Trust
What does Theatre Development Trust do?
The principal activity of the charity is to promote and advance the dramatic and other performing arts for the benefit of the public through supporting the work of various charitable foundations together with the provision of grants to people in the arts.
How much income did Theatre Development Trust report in 2024?
Theatre Development Trust reported total income of £1.02m and reported expenditure of £1.35m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Theatre Development Trust?
Theatre Development Trust has a program ratio of 92.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 54% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Theatre Development Trust registered as a charity?
Theatre Development Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 September 1985 as charity number 292559. It has been registered for 41 years.
Who runs Theatre Development Trust?
Theatre Development Trust is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is Kathryn Ruth Bennett. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Theatre Development Trust operate?
Theatre Development Trust operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Theatre Development Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Theatre Development Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 292559.
Details
32 ROSE STREET
LONDON
WC2E 9ET
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated