Theatre Royal (norwich) Trust Limited
Also known as: Norwich Theatre Royal
Regional theatre
Activities & Mission
Regional theatre
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 47% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample: 125). How is this calculated?
Higher than 26% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 18% 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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £20,154,026 | £20,217,765 | £17,266,444 | £6,285,846 | £1,616,310 | 262 / 180 |
| 2024 | £19,107,351 | £20,241,424 | £17,209,364 | £6,462,957 | £2,152,893 | 237 / 170 |
| 2023 | £18,389,947 | £19,036,433 | £16,514,865 | £7,359,729 | £5,461,348 | 237 / 170 |
| 2022 | £9,300,440 | £10,695,898 | £9,058,657 | £8,243,517 | £3,403,917 | 146 / 150 |
| 2021 | £5,758,602 | £4,812,899 | £4,038,058 | £9,638,975 | £4,549,000 | 132 / 200 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Theatre Royal (norwich) Trust Limited
What does Theatre Royal (norwich) Trust Limited do?
Regional theatre
How much income did Theatre Royal (norwich) Trust Limited report in 2025?
Theatre Royal (norwich) Trust Limited reported total income of £20.15m and reported expenditure of £20.22m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Theatre Royal (norwich) Trust Limited?
Theatre Royal (norwich) Trust Limited has a program ratio of 85.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 47% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample of 125 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Theatre Royal (norwich) Trust Limited registered as a charity?
Theatre Royal (norwich) Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 May 1971 as charity number 262259. It has been registered for 55 years.
Who runs Theatre Royal (norwich) Trust Limited?
Theatre Royal (norwich) Trust Limited is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Thomas Charles Christopher Sleigh. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Theatre Royal (norwich) Trust Limited operate?
Theatre Royal (norwich) Trust Limited operates across 3 areas: Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.
Is Theatre Royal (norwich) Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Theatre Royal (norwich) Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 262259.
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated