The Royal Albert Hall Trust
About
The trust receives and invests funds in support of the maintenance and preservation of the Royal Albert Hall, a Grade 1 listed building of historic and cultural significance, and of the work of the Hall in seeking to advance education for public benefit by the provision of such instructive activities that relate to the Hall as the Trustees shall from time to time determine.
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GiveRadar's verified records show The Royal Albert Hall Trust with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- Established in 1982, it predates 87% of the education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 92% of the 78,357 education charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 76 places it in the top 25% of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL TRUST is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL TRUST is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL TRUST is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Trustpilot
Appalling staff behaviour!I would have given this a 4 star or even a 5 if not for the uncalled for and unbecoming customer service from Sam !We had a great night - last night Sun,25/11/18 and the end of the Classical Spectacular was the cherry on the cake for a friend's birthday. However at around 10:30 we tried to exit through the doors on the left after we realised we had exited on the right by error(main front entrance) ,Sam came up to us stood right in front of us with her arms stretched out and said that we could not be readmitted? I politely said to her the show was over and we are simply trying to exit so we can walk to the piccadilly line underground station which we believe is to the left. We said to her we had just attended the show and even then there was no other show to be held-this was the last show for the day and for the tour. She adamantly refused. She made us feel like we shouldn't be there and very embarrassed by the whole encounter with her. At that point most people were on the outside waiting for their coaches or taxis . At least she would have had the courtesy to ask where and what station we wanted and probably advice on how and the quickest way to get there. However she was more insistent on us not being able to go through or anywhere in the building for that matter. At this point I asked what her name was and informed her I would be making a complaint and write a review regarding her behaviour.Surely courtesy & good customer service would not be too much to ask from the staff of the Prestigious Royal Albert Hall ?
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Amazing. went to see a Hollywood Christmas's the seats where unbelievable and a great night was had. The mulled wine was amazing according to my better half.
Trustpilot
Very good venue. Can be very busy like anywhere else. The only thing I would complain is possibility to get some snack or drink during the shows. It is impossible as too busy and too expensive.
Trustpilot
A unique experience and friendly staff.
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We attended for a show and were blown away. What a building, what an atmosphere.
Trustpilot
The classical spectacular was amazing, just like the last night of the proms. All the very British music, flag waving and cannon fire.A joyful experience which was clearly enjoyed by all.
Trustpilot
Christmas show excellent The meal before excellent however we arrived early our table was booked for 5.30 so we were asked to wait in the cafe. A cup of coffee serve in a waxed throw away cup was lukewarm the cafe started to fill up so we decided to use the toilets and slowly make our way to the Elgar restaurant. Again we were told to wait I asked if I could use the toilet but I wasn’t allowed to and I had to wait just as well I wasn’t desperate. It wasn’t till we kicked up a fuss that we were finally allowed to use the facilities. I did complain I objected to be treated like a naughty child. I will think twice about returning but will use a restaurant off site where you are treated like a respected customer
Trustpilot
Great venue, fantastic show (Cirque du Soleil) but one really rude difficult member of staff spoilt this wonderful day. There were 5 of us, 3 adults and 2 young children. My daughter was carrying the youngest aged 3 who was fast asleep in her arms: as she went to enter this woman refused to let her step over the threshold without seeing her tickets, she politely explained they were in her bag and if she could get out of the doorway there would be room to juggle child and get tickets out. We were the only visitors at door 4 so there was no pressure on her at all but she was as difficult and inconsiderate as possible, as there was no give from her we had to push in and then get tickets out. Other staff looked on embarrassed but not intervening.Ate at the RAH after show all other staff helpful and friendly.
Trustpilot
Attend several events so far this year. Amazing shows and service. Great evenings especially entertaining clients.Thank you Gary Strong
Trustpilot
Christmas Booking being taken - well done Albert Hall. A little glimmer of hope on the horizon, booked tickets for the family, can’t wait for a little bit of normality back in our lives. Christmas wouldn’t be the same if it didn’t start at the Hall.
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Frequently asked questions about The Royal Albert Hall Trust
The Royal Albert Hall Trust is a registered education nonprofit based in London, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1982 and has been operating for 44 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £3M in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 98 community reviews with an average rating of 3.0/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 3.2/5 based on 101 reviews.
Based on official filings, The Royal Albert Hall Trust has £3M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 97% for education charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £910K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The trust receives and invests funds in support of the maintenance and preservation of the Royal Albert Hall, a Grade 1 listed building of historic and cultural significance, and of the work of the Hall in seeking to advance education for public benefit by the provision of such instructive activities that relate to the Hall as the Trustees shall from time to time determine. The Royal Albert Hall Trust is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1982.
The Royal Albert Hall Trust is a charitable trust, the oldest legal form for UK charities. Trusts are governed by a trust deed and overseen by trustees who manage the charity's assets for the benefit of its stated purposes. Trusts are not incorporated and do not have a separate legal personality.
The Royal Albert Hall Trust's registered charity number is 285111. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
The Royal Albert Hall Trust is located in London, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1982 and has been active for 44 years.
The Royal Albert Hall Trust is based in London in England. 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.
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Quick facts about The Royal Albert Hall Trust
- What is The Royal Albert Hall Trust?
- The Royal Albert Hall Trust is a education trust based in London, United Kingdom. The trust receives and invests funds in support of the maintenance and preservation of the Royal Albert Hall, a Grade 1 listed building of historic and cultural significance, and of the work of the Hall in seeking to advance education for public benefit by the provision of such instructive activities that relate to the Hall as the Trustees shall from time to time determine.
- When was The Royal Albert Hall Trust founded?
- The Royal Albert Hall Trust was founded in 1982.
- Where is The Royal Albert Hall Trust located?
- Headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom.
- What is The Royal Albert Hall Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is £2.9 million. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Royal Albert Hall Trust trustworthy?
- The Royal Albert Hall Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Royal Albert Hall Trust's website?
- https://www.royalalberthall.com
- Are donations to The Royal Albert Hall Trust 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.