Expert Support for Theatres, Museums and Cultural Organisations
At Mitchell Charlesworth, we specialise in helping organisations in the creative and cultural sectors unlock valuable tax reliefs through the UK’s Creative Industry Tax Credits scheme.
Whether you’re a theatre company, museum, art gallery, or a cultural producer, we can guide you through the complex claims process and ensure you’re getting the full benefit to support your mission and creative output.
How We Can Help
Our expert team works with:
- Theatres: assisting with Theatre Tax Relief (TTR) claims, including touring and non-touring productions.
- Museums and galleries: advising on Museums and Galleries Exhibition Tax Relief (MGETR), including multi-site and touring exhibitions.
- Production companies and festivals: navigating other reliefs such as Audio Visual Reliefs where applicable.
We offer:
- Clear eligibility assessments
- Full preparation and submission of claims
- Liaison with HMRC to defend claims if challenged
- Strategic planning to maximise claim value across financial years
Our clients include award-winning cultural venues and performing arts organisations across the country.
Common Questions
Q: What is Creative Industry Tax Relief?
A: It’s a set of corporation tax reliefs offered by the UK Government to encourage investment in British culture, arts and media. If your organisation is a charity or not-for-profit, you may still qualify.
Q: What qualifies for Theatre Tax Relief (TTR)?
A: Most live dramatic and musical productions qualify, including plays, operas, ballets, and even some immersive experiences. Touring shows attract a higher relief rate.
Q: Can museums and galleries still claim MGETR?
A: Yes, the MGETR scheme was due to expire in March 2026. This has now changed and the relief will be available indefinitely.
Q: Is this only for large organisations?
A: Not at all. We help both established institutions and emerging creative groups claim what they’re entitled to. In many cases, smaller productions and exhibitions qualify for significant reliefs.
Client Testimonial: Storyhouse, Chester
“Mitchell Charlesworth have been a trusted partner in helping us navigate the intricacies of Theatre Tax Relief. Their advice has not only ensured we are compliant but has delivered real financial value that we’ve reinvested into our artistic work and community programmes. The team understand the sector, they speak our language, and they get results.”Sharon Peake-Jones, Director of Finance and People, Storyhouse Chester
Why Work With Us
- Decades of experience with arts and charity accounting
- A personal, hands on approach tailored to the creative sector
- A track record of successful claims and HMRC compliance
- Offices across the North West including Chester, Widnes, Liverpool and Manchester covering the whole of the UK
Get in touch
Contact Andrew Hague on 01244 323051 or Phil Hartley on 0161 817 6100
