The Royal Theatrical Support Trust
Analysis
The Royal Theatrical Support Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in January 1968, 58 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 00921909). It says it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Royal Theatrical Support Trust reported income of £82k and spending of £77k, spending 94% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £7,611 to £82k (+976%), an average of +81% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 390%. Over the whole period it spent 112% 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, The Royal Theatrical Support Trust sits at the 76th percentile: it is larger than about 76% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 68th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Upfront Arts (£82k), Off West End Plays & Playwrights Ltd (£82k) and Cambrian Archaeological Association (£82k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Raising funds and making grants in support of the charity's charitable objects which are specifically restricted to the fostering and advancement of the public knowledge, experience and appreciation of theatre and drama at every level of performance and audience.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront Arts | Penrith | £82k |
| Off West End Plays & Playwrights Ltd | London | £82k |
| Cambrian Archaeological Association | Vale of Glamorgan | £82k |
| The Oldham Band (Lees) | Oldham | £82k |