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The Northampton Theatres Trust Limited

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About The Northampton Theatres Trust Limited

Royal & Derngate is the main venue for arts and entertainment in Northamptonshire. The Theatre offers two auditoria, and Underground, our creativity centre that is home to the Youth theatre and a wide range of creative projects for the local community. A diverse programme of work includes in-house produced drama and presented music, dance, comedy, children's shows, musical theatre, and opera.

Founded
Headquarters
Northampton
Foundation type
Charitable Company
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 88%
Peer average: 97%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£0.88
Program expenses£0.88 (£10.2 million)
88% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Northampton Theatres Trust Limited is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Northampton, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £10M in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 1 community review with an average rating of 1.0/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 3.2/5 based on 1 review.

The Northampton Theatres Trust Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 88% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United Kingdom is 89/100.

The Northampton Theatres Trust Limited is located in Northampton, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Northampton Theatres Trust Limited has £10M in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 97% for arts & culture charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £628K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Northampton Theatres Trust Limited is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has £10M in annual revenue. The organization has 12 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Northampton Theatres Trust Limited. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

The Northampton Theatres Trust Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 88% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 97%. The organization has a moderate Trustpilot rating of 3.2/5. Visit the The Northampton Theatres Trust Limited profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Royal & Derngate is the main venue for arts and entertainment in Northamptonshire. The Theatre offers two auditoria, and Underground, our creativity centre that is home to the Youth theatre and a wide range of creative projects for the local community. A diverse programme of work includes in-house produced drama and presented music, dance, comedy, children's shows, musical theatre, and opera. The Northampton Theatres Trust Limited is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1999.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United Kingdom: The Northampton Theatres Trust Limited's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of £10M is well above the peer average of £628K.

The Northampton Theatres Trust Limited is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability.

You can verify The Northampton Theatres Trust Limited in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Because this is a charitable company, you can also check its filings on Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/). Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.

Contact The Northampton Theatres Trust Limited directly for current donation methods. UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.

Donations to The Northampton Theatres Trust Limited are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.

The Northampton Theatres Trust Limited is based in Northampton. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.

The Northampton Theatres Trust Limited was first registered in 1999, making it approximately 27 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.

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Annual revenue
£10M-£100M
88% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. The Northampton Theatres Trust Limited is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

CH
Charles Richard Joseph Haynes
Trustee

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

CH
Charles R•••••• J••••• H•••••
Trustee
CH
Charlotte E••• F••••••
Trustee
DR
Dr M••••••• D•••
Trustee
JA
Jamal A•••••••
Trustee
JA
James C••• S••••
Trustee
JA
Jane M••••••• B••••
Trustee
KA
Katherine E•••••••• W•••••••
Trustee
PA
Paul J••••••
Trustee
RO
Robin W•••••••••••
Trustee
SA
Sarah B•••••••
Trustee
SC
Scott D•••••••••
Trustee
SI
Simon A•••••••
Trustee
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£10.2M revenue
FY2025
CCEW
Form filed
£9.4M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
Form filed
£9.7M revenue
FY2023
CCEW
Form filed
£8.7M revenue
FY2022
CCEW
Form filed
£5.1M revenue
FY2021
CCEW

Donor reviews (1)

1.0 / 5 average · includes imported Trustpilot

1.0
1 review
The seating for a first class…

The seating for a first class production costing £45.00 was awful very uncomfortable and threadbare with the form falling out not a good look. No excuse should be addressed by management who when questioned stated it’s due to cut backs of grants. Even thought nearly a full house paying £ 45.00 a seat

Derek Finan Donor · Mar 26, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot

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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Northampton Theatres Trust Limited This page 89 £10.2 million 88%
The Hampstead Wells and Campden Trust 89 £978,597 99%
Redbridge Citizens Advice Bureau 89 £587,530 100%
National Paralympic Heritage Trust 89 £505,342 94%
Soft Touch Arts Limited 89 £772,799 95%
Gloucestershire Gateway Trust 89 £1.4 million 100%
Esteem 89 £543,398 92%
Georgian Theatre (Richmond) Trust Ltd 89 £543,912 97%
Siobhan Davies Dance Company 89 £907,602 97%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 12 disclosed in the public registry.
Donor reviews (external)
Trustpilot consumer reviews
Community reviews (verified email)
GiveRadar Community Reviews - 1 verified review(s) on file.

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 5, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about The Northampton Theatres Trust Limited

What is The Northampton Theatres Trust Limited?
The Northampton Theatres Trust Limited is a arts & culture charitable company based in Northampton, United Kingdom. Royal & Derngate is the main venue for arts and entertainment in Northamptonshire. The Theatre offers two auditoria, and Underground, our creativity centre that is home to the Youth theatre and a wide range of creative projects for the local community. A diverse programme of work includes in-house produced drama and presented music, dance, comedy, children's shows, musical theatre, and opera.
When was The Northampton Theatres Trust Limited founded?
The Northampton Theatres Trust Limited was founded in 1999.
Where is The Northampton Theatres Trust Limited located?
Headquartered in Northampton, United Kingdom.
What is The Northampton Theatres Trust Limited's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10M-£100M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Northampton Theatres Trust Limited trustworthy?
The Northampton Theatres Trust Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is The Northampton Theatres Trust Limited's website?
https://www.royalandderngate.co.uk
Are donations to The Northampton Theatres Trust Limited tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.