Dante or Die Theatre Limited
Analysis
Dante or Die Theatre Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Kent. It was registered in June 2009, 17 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 05807318). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Dante or Die Theatre Limited reported income of £303k and spending of £381k, spending 126% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £181k to £303k (+68%), an average of +14% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 189%. Over the whole period it spent 101% 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, Dante or Die Theatre Limited sits at the 89th percentile: it is larger than about 89% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 85th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hale Community Centre Ltd (£303k), Swiss Cottage Community Association (£303k) and Transport Museum Wythall (£303k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Dante or Die creates place-based theatre projects across the UK. The core aims are to: Present inspiring, unexpected performances in areas where there is little existing contemporary theatre offerDevelop new audiences through participation & local community outreach Inspire & train local theatre-makers and participants Create cross-generational appeal for participants & audiences
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hale Community Centre Ltd | Farnham | £303k |
| Swiss Cottage Community Association | London | £303k |
| Transport Museum Wythall | Birmingham | £303k |
| The Reynolds Foundation | Warwick | £304k |