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.
Grants
Theatre Development Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2024)
- £765,525
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- arts, culture, heritage, or science
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 51% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 260). How is this calculated?
Higher than 9% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 7% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £433,883 | £1,093,419 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 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 |
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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 2025?
Theatre Development Trust reported total income of £434k and reported expenditure of £1.09m for the financial year ending 2025, 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 51% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 260 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 11 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.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- T D T
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated