Trestle Theatre Company Limited
Trestle is a mask and physical theatre company: our mission is to inspire creativity through participation and dialogue and we do this by approaching opportunities with an open mind, playful approach and our ever surprising and engaging masks. Trestle operates Trestle Arts Base as a centre of creative opportunity for diverse communities and delivers education programmes in the UK and abroad.
Activities & Mission
Trestle is a mask and physical theatre company: our mission is to inspire creativity through participation and dialogue and we do this by approaching opportunities with an open mind, playful approach and our ever surprising and engaging masks. Trestle operates Trestle Arts Base as a centre of creative opportunity for diverse communities and delivers education programmes in the UK and abroad.
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
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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 | £314,498 | £346,057 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2024 | £360,694 | £363,572 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2023 | £372,396 | £405,247 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2022 | £335,543 | £388,130 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £278,525 | £337,280 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Trestle Theatre Company Limited
What does Trestle Theatre Company Limited do?
Trestle is a mask and physical theatre company: our mission is to inspire creativity through participation and dialogue and we do this by approaching opportunities with an open mind, playful approach and our ever surprising and engaging masks. Trestle operates Trestle Arts Base as a centre of creative opportunity for diverse communities and delivers education programmes in the UK and abroad.
How much income did Trestle Theatre Company Limited report in 2025?
Trestle Theatre Company Limited reported total income of £314k and reported expenditure of £346k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Trestle Theatre Company Limited registered as a charity?
Trestle Theatre Company Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 December 1985 as charity number 293201. It has been registered for 41 years.
Who runs Trestle Theatre Company Limited?
Trestle Theatre Company Limited is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jason John. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Trestle Theatre Company Limited operate?
Trestle Theatre Company Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Trestle Theatre Company Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Trestle Theatre Company Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 293201.
Details
Trestle Arts Base
Russet Drive
ST. ALBANS
AL4 0JQ
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- 14 May 2026
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