LIVERPOOL AND MERSEYSIDE THEATRES TRUST LIMITED
Registered charity 1081229 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as EVERYMAN THEATRE LIVERPOOL, PLAYHOUSE THEATRE LIVERPOOL
The Trust manages two theatres, the Liverpool Playhouse and the Everyman Theatre. Both are producing theatres. The Everyman Theatre places an emphasis on the production of new work and new writers. Both theatres also host a programme of visiting companies presenting theatre and dance. A significant element of the theatres' work comprises outreach, education and writer development programmes.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £252k for the year, driven by a restricted funds deficit of £468k which was partially offset by an unrestricted surplus of £216k. Free reserves stood at £837k, meeting the trustees' stated target of £800k, and the auditor confirmed no material uncertainties regarding going concern.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: £800k (held: £837k)
“The value of free reserves meets the target level of £800k reserves set by Trustees.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse Trading Limited
“Income from the trading subsidiary (Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse Trading Limited) totalled £713k” — page 12
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by DSG Audit. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse Theatres (matched by registered charity number).
Property (HM Land Registry)
6 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (3 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
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Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Cost of raising funds
£565k
Reported reserves equal ~2.2 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Charitable activities (79% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 8.4% of total income — above the median for charities its size (5.2%) (benchmarks).
- Camilla Mankabadychair
- Anthony Smith
- Councillor Portia Eve Fahey
- James Bierman
- Jillian Margaret Jones · trustee of 1 other charity
- Julie Ann Lockhart
- Laura Collier
- Mark Elder Da Vanzo
- Paul Anthony Grover
- Paul Maddock
- Paul Stephen Evans
- Saphena Aanaz Aziz
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Knowsley · Liverpool City · Sefton
Income and spending
Common questions
Is LIVERPOOL AND MERSEYSIDE THEATRES TRUST LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £252k for the year, driven by a restricted funds deficit of £468k which was partially offset by an unrestricted surplus of £216k. Free reserves stood at £837k, meeting the trustees' stated target of £800k, and the auditor confirmed no material uncertainties regarding going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by DSG Audit.
Who funds LIVERPOOL AND MERSEYSIDE THEATRES TRUST LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LIVERPOOL AND MERSEYSIDE THEATRES TRUST LIMITED as a grant recipient include KEN DODD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
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