Unity Theatre

Providing an annual programme of professional and community arts activities, including shows, artform & artist development, workshops, training, advocacy & mentoring.

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Activities & Mission

Providing an annual programme of professional and community arts activities, including shows, artform & artist development, workshops, training, advocacy & mentoring.

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

Liverpool City

Financial Information

Latest Income

£629,763

Latest Expenditure

£548,894

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 315.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 99% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 71% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £8,789

Charitable Activities £165,490

Other Trading £0

Investments £0

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £548,894

Raising Funds £0

Governance £3,931

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

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	£629,763	£548,894	£548,894	£1,742,699	£1,643,279	24 / 0
2024	£507,593	£570,297	£570,297	£1,661,830	£1,661,830	13 / 0
2023	£478,103	£648,416				0 / 0
2022	£492,022	£630,636				0 / 0
2021	£786,256	£493,389	£478,149	£2,033,462	£121,518	40 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Unity Theatre

What does Unity Theatre do?

Providing an annual programme of professional and community arts activities, including shows, artform & artist development, workshops, training, advocacy & mentoring.

How much income did Unity Theatre report in 2025?

Unity Theatre reported total income of £630k and reported expenditure of £549k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Unity Theatre?

Unity Theatre has a program ratio of 315.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 99% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Unity Theatre registered as a charity?

Unity Theatre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 May 1997 as charity number 1062463. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs Unity Theatre?

Unity Theatre is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Peter Mearns. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Unity Theatre operate?

Unity Theatre operates in Liverpool City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Unity Theatre a registered charity?

Yes — Unity Theatre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1062463.