Blackbird Red Rose Productions
Analysis
Blackbird Red Rose Productions is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Frome. It was registered in March 1998, 28 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 03312261). It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Blackbird Red Rose Productions reported income of £212k and spending of £233k, spending 110% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £286k to £212k (-26%), an average of -7.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income dropped by 37%. Over the whole period it spent 92% 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, Blackbird Red Rose Productions sits at the 86th percentile: it is larger than about 86% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 82nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Dpa Performing Arts Academy (£212k), The Playground Theatre Company Limited (£212k) and Tewit Silver Band (£211k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To create, perform and educate in an original style of dance theatre that engages and communicates with a wide audience - rooted in a crafted and original choreographic language and incorporating other art forms and practices including music, design, theatre, film and new media.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Dpa Performing Arts Academy | Norfolk | £212k |
| The Playground Theatre Company Limited | Greater London | £212k |
| Tewit Silver Band | Ls17 0ea | £211k |
| Auto Italia South East Limited | London | £212k |