Theatre Royal (plymouth) Limited
Also known as: Theatre Royal Plymouth Pavilions
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Activities & Mission
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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 over £10M (sample: 125). How is this calculated?
Higher than 58% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 42% 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 | £23,410,782 | £21,959,829 | £20,821,150 | £14,434,700 | £5,124,543 | 166 / 8 |
| 2024 | £17,368,432 | £18,790,311 | £17,740,054 | £12,983,784 | £3,195,156 | 166 / 7 |
| 2023 | £16,741,318 | £17,515,461 | £16,642,423 | £14,405,662 | £4,114,853 | 162 / 8 |
| 2022 | £10,370,450 | £10,645,238 | £10,345,046 | £15,179,805 | £4,263,079 | 154 / 2 |
| 2021 | £7,850,884 | £7,616,757 | £7,168,818 | £15,454,594 | £3,790,398 | 153 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Theatre Royal (plymouth) Limited
What does Theatre Royal (plymouth) Limited do?
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How much income did Theatre Royal (plymouth) Limited report in 2025?
Theatre Royal (plymouth) Limited reported total income of £23.41m and reported expenditure of £21.96m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Theatre Royal (plymouth) Limited?
Theatre Royal (plymouth) Limited has a program ratio of 88.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 54% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample of 125 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Theatre Royal (plymouth) Limited registered as a charity?
Theatre Royal (plymouth) Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 March 1982 as charity number 284545. It has been registered for 44 years.
Who runs Theatre Royal (plymouth) Limited?
Theatre Royal (plymouth) Limited is governed by a board of 16 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Theatre Royal (plymouth) Limited operate?
Theatre Royal (plymouth) Limited operates across 2 areas: Devon and Plymouth City.
Is Theatre Royal (plymouth) Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Theatre Royal (plymouth) Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 284545.
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Also Known As
- Theatre Royal Plymouth Pavilions
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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