# ZEST THEATRE

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1144299
- **Other names:** ZEST CREATIVE ARTS
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Oct. 17, 2011
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1144299


## Contact

- **Address:** Barbican Creative Hub, 11 St. Marys Street, LINCOLN
- **Postcode:** LN5 7EQ
- **Phone:** 01522569590
- **Email:** hello@zesttheatre.com
- **Website:** http://www.zesttheatre.com



## Activities

**Objects:** (1) TO ADVANCE IN LIFE AND HELP YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH:(A) THE PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES PROVIDED IN THE INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE, DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE; AND(B) PROVIDING SUPPORT AND ACTIVITIES WHICH DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS.(2) TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN ALL ASPECTS OF THE DRAMATIC ARTS.(3) TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN ALL ASPECTS OF THE DRAMATIC ARTS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC APPRECIATION OF SUCH ART BY THE PUTTING ON OF PERFORMANCES.

**Activities:** Zest is a national touring theatre company creating eye-opening new work for young people.We are passionate about the development of young audiences, particularly those in their mid to late teens. This is a key demographic for the arts sector. With each tour we gather data to find out more about our audience and the best ways to create long term arts engagement with young people.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services
- **What:** Arts/culture/heritage/science
- **Who:** Children/young People, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Throughout England



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £365751 | £307119 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £325320 | £290867 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £152162 | £164856 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £145990 | £138442 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £141494 | £127487 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Nicola Ellwood** (Chair) — appointed July 19, 2021
- Adam Davey — appointed April 25, 2023
- Christopher Gorry — appointed April 25, 2023
- Emma Jane Lugrin — appointed April 25, 2023
- Gurpreet Bains — appointed July 19, 2021
- James Lazenby — appointed March 26, 2026
- Jessica Gomez-Ejimbe — appointed Jan. 22, 2025
- Millie Hutchinson — appointed Jan. 22, 2025
- Rachel Baynton — appointed April 25, 2023
- Sian Booth — appointed Feb. 26, 2026