Ilford Operatic and Dramatic Society
Analysis
Ilford Operatic and Dramatic Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Essex. It was registered in March 1995, 31 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Ilford Operatic and Dramatic Society reported income of £11k and spending of £9,953, spending 89% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £673 to £11k (+1560%), an average of +102% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 1243%. Over the whole period it spent 82% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Ilford Operatic and Dramatic Society sits at the 34th percentile: it is larger than about 34% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 33rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Nidderdale Young Farmers Club (£11k), Epta-European Piano Teachers Association (£11k) and St Helens Sinfonietta (£11k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To advance public education in Redbridge, and the surrounding area, in the arts of Music,and Drama, particularly among the Youth of the area.To, or for,the benefit of such other charitable purposes in Redbridge and elsewhere, as the Socity, through its committee may decide from time to time.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Nidderdale Young Farmers Club | North Yorkshire | £11k |
| Epta-European Piano Teachers Association | London | £11k |
| St Helens Sinfonietta | Merseyside | £11k |
| Sandford Orcas Village Hall | Sherborne | £11k |