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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 263450
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Sadler's Wells Development Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 263450. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as City of Westminster and Islington. The register describes its activities as: “To advance education, particularly by encouraging appreciation of the dramatic arts.” Its charitable objects are: “To educate the public in the arts of drama, opera, ballet and music in particular by supporting the Sadler's Wells foundation and the Sadler's Wells theatre in all or any of their objects and activities and by supplying or making available all such things as may be required for the works prepared or produced by or…” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £62 and spending of £60.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£62
Latest spending
£60
- What it funds
- Education / trainingArts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilitiesPeople of a particular ethnic or racial originOther charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £62 | £60 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £369 | £182 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £70 | £60 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £0 | £60 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £0 | £0 |
Charitable objects
To educate the public in the arts of drama, opera, ballet and music in particular by supporting the Sadler's Wells foundation and the Sadler's Wells theatre in all or any of their objects and activities and by supplying or making available all such things as may be required for the works prepared or produced by or for them there or elsewhere and to foster public interest in such works and in the foundation and the theatre and for that purpose and not otherwise.
Where it operates
City of Westminster, Islington
- Also known as
- Sadler's Wells Development Trust Ltd; Sadlers Wells Development Trust
- Formerly
- Sadler's Wells Theatre Appeal Fund Limited
- Trustees
- 16
What Sadler's Wells Development Trust funds
Sadler's Wells Development Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £362 in total.
How to apply to Sadler's Wells Development Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Sadler's Wells Development Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (sadlerswells.com) 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 about Sadler's Wells Development Trust
Is Sadler's Wells Development Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Sadler's Wells Development Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Sadler's Wells Development Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as City of Westminster and Islington.
Does Sadler's Wells Development Trust give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Sadler's Wells Development Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Sadler's Wells Development Trust give each year?
The register does not break out Sadler's Wells Development Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £60. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £72 a year.
How large is Sadler's Wells Development Trust?
In its latest reported year Sadler's Wells Development Trust reported income of £62 and spending of £60.
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