Brentwood Theatre Trust Limited
Analysis
Brentwood Theatre Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Brentwood. It was registered in November 1982, 44 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 01669034). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending July 2025, Brentwood Theatre Trust Limited reported income of £178k and spending of £163k, spending 92% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £52k to £178k (+241%), an average of +36% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income rose by 131%. Over the whole period it spent 97% 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, Brentwood Theatre Trust Limited sits at the 84th percentile: it is larger than about 84% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 79th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Stage 2 Youth Theatre Company (£178k), Talisman Theatre Company (£178k) and Arts Active Trust (£177k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To provide drama and dance facilities for local amateur drama groups and for local groups with learning or physical disabilities.Also facilities for professional touring companies.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 2 Youth Theatre Company | Birmingham | £178k |
| Talisman Theatre Company | Warwickshire | £178k |
| Arts Active Trust | Cardiff | £177k |
| Ensemble Reza | Haywards Heath | £178k |