Wakefield Theatre Trust
Also known as: Wakefield Metropolitan Festival Company Limited
Theatre owners & managers; cultural development agency focused primarily on the performing arts in Wakefield District but with extensive national touring throughout the UK.
Activities & Mission
Theatre owners & managers; cultural development agency focused primarily on the performing arts in Wakefield District but with extensive national touring throughout the UK.
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 66% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 47% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 43% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £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 | £2,407,943 | £2,469,791 | £2,330,980 | £2,288,988 | £610,000 | 31 / 79 |
| 2024 | £2,006,079 | £2,206,318 | £2,003,325 | £2,108,680 | £300,000 | 22 / 90 |
| 2023 | £2,058,294 | £2,251,497 | £2,016,081 | £2,142,619 | £300,000 | 23 / 84 |
| 2022 | £1,749,047 | £1,741,320 | £1,572,884 | £2,238,556 | £275,000 | 26 / 73 |
| 2021 | £1,190,150 | £823,674 | £727,068 | £2,167,631 | £199,557 | 20 / 33 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Wakefield Theatre Trust
What does Wakefield Theatre Trust do?
Theatre owners & managers; cultural development agency focused primarily on the performing arts in Wakefield District but with extensive national touring throughout the UK.
How much income did Wakefield Theatre Trust report in 2025?
Wakefield Theatre Trust reported total income of £2.41m and reported expenditure of £2.47m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Wakefield Theatre Trust?
Wakefield Theatre Trust has a program ratio of 96.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 66% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Wakefield Theatre Trust registered as a charity?
Wakefield Theatre Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 September 1974 as charity number 503597. It has been registered for 52 years.
Who runs Wakefield Theatre Trust?
Wakefield Theatre Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Wakefield Theatre Trust operate?
Wakefield Theatre Trust operates in City Of Wakefield, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Wakefield Theatre Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Wakefield Theatre Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 503597.
Details
12 Drury Lane
WAKEFIELD
WF1 2TE
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Wakefield Metropolitan Festival Company Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated