Show of Strength Theatre Company
Analysis
Show of Strength Theatre Company is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bristol. It was registered in February 1998, 28 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02889027). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Show of Strength Theatre Company reported income of £24k and spending of £28k, spending 117% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £17k to £24k (+36%), an average of +8.1% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 295%. Over the whole period it spent 94% 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, Show of Strength Theatre Company sits at the 54th percentile: it is larger than about 54% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 48th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Swindon Choral Society (£24k), Clearbrook Community Association (£24k) and Covent Garden Chamber Orchestra (£24k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Mission Statement. To develop and produce high quality new writing for theatre.To create opportunities for writers, actors,directors and other theatre practitioners.To build new audiences through working in spaces that are accessible and informal.To develop new and existing partnerships in Bristol and beyond
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Swindon Choral Society | Swindon | £24k |
| Clearbrook Community Association | Yelverton | £24k |
| Covent Garden Chamber Orchestra | Middlesex | £24k |
| Dyffryn Ardudwy and Talybont Village Hall | Dyffryn Ardudwy | £24k |