Sharnbrook Amateur Theatre Trust Limited
Analysis
Sharnbrook Amateur Theatre Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bedford. It was registered in May 1965, 61 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 00844043). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Sharnbrook Amateur Theatre Trust Limited reported income of £102k and spending of £117k, spending 114% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £59k to £102k (+74%), an average of +15% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 42%. Over the whole period it spent 104% 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, Sharnbrook Amateur Theatre Trust Limited sits at the 79th percentile: it is larger than about 79% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 71st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Steyning Festival Limited (£102k), Eye and Dunsden Village Hall (£102k) and Pembroke Town Walls Trust (£102k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote and further education in and knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the arts of Opera, Ballet, Mime, Drama, Music and similar arts. A strong focus on youth involvement is supported with local schools offered reduced rates for the hiring of our facilities/equipment, our annual Summer School and continuous encouragement for students to play an active part in all aspects of the Trust
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Steyning Festival Limited | West Sussex | £102k |
| Eye and Dunsden Village Hall | Reading | £102k |
| Pembroke Town Walls Trust | Pembroke | £102k |
| Haslemere Concerts | Hampshire | £102k |