The Heron Theatre
Analysis
The Heron Theatre is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Milnthorpe. It was registered in June 1973, 53 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending May 2025, The Heron Theatre reported income of £49k and spending of £42k, spending 87% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2021 to May 2025, income grew from £5,926 to £49k (+722%), an average of +69% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2022, when income rose by 778%. Over the whole period it spent 84% 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 Heron Theatre sits at the 69th percentile: it is larger than about 69% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 60th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Colne Valley Museum (£49k), Exeter Science Centre (£49k) and Friends of WCR (£49k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The object of the Heron Theatre is to present to the public dramatic and kindred arts by means of the production of dramatic, musical and dance performances, films, lectures, and slide shows; and the promotion of other cultural activities in its own theatre and elsewhere. The Heron Theatre is run entirely by unpaid volunteers.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Colne Valley Museum | Huddersfield | £49k |
| Exeter Science Centre | Exeter | £49k |
| Friends of WCR | Wiltshire | £49k |
| Leeds Community Arts Network | Leeds | £49k |