# The Royal Theatrical Support Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 254671 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/254671)
- Company number: 00921909
- Website: https://www.rtst.org.uk
- Latest income: £88.4k; spending £64.9k
- What it funds: Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/royal-theatrical-support-trust

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.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Royal Theatrical Support Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Royal Theatrical Support Trust reported income of £88.4k and spending of £64.9k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Royal Theatrical Support Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (rtst.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Royal Theatrical Support Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Royal Theatrical Support Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does The Royal Theatrical Support Trust give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Royal Theatrical Support Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is The Royal Theatrical Support Trust?

In its latest reported year The Royal Theatrical Support Trust reported income of £88.4k and spending of £64.9k.


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