Frome Memorial Theatre Trust
Analysis
Frome Memorial Theatre Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Frome. It was registered in September 2004, 22 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 05234333). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending February 2026, Frome Memorial Theatre Trust reported income of £600k and spending of £582k, spending 97% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from February 2022 to February 2026, income grew from £324k to £600k (+85%), an average of +17% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to February 2023, when income rose by 72%. Over the whole period it spent 91% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Frome Memorial Theatre Trust sits at the 93rd percentile: it is larger than about 93% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 91st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Kiplin Hall CIO (£599k), Tamasha Theatre Company Limited (£601k) and Arts Care Gofal Celf (£599k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from trading 95% and donations and legacies 4.7%. Charitable activities took 36% of spending and raising funds 63%. Reserves of £229k would cover about 5 months of spending at that rate. It employed 1 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 4.7%
- Charitable activities 0.0%
- Trading 95%
In the charity's own words
The Frome Memorial Theatre facilities, run by volunteers, provide recreation and entertainment. A 540 seat Theatre houses arts and cultural performances. The Frome Assembly rooms are community facilities used for smaller performances and rehearsals, a day centre for the elderly, blood donor unit, council meetings and a facility for private functions. It is the home of the local War Memorial.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Kiplin Hall CIO | North Yorkshire | £599k |
| Tamasha Theatre Company Limited | Coldharbour Lane | £601k |
| Arts Care Gofal Celf | Carmarthenshire | £599k |
| Flatpack Projects | Birmingham | £602k |