Hoddesdon Players Amateur Dramatic Society
Analysis
Hoddesdon Players Amateur Dramatic Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hoddesdon. It was registered in September 2012, 14 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending May 2025, Hoddesdon Players Amateur Dramatic Society reported income of £21k and spending of £22k, spending 105% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2021 to May 2025, income grew from £1,724 to £21k (+1105%), an average of +86% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2022, when income rose by 370%. Over the whole period it spent 106% 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, Hoddesdon Players Amateur Dramatic Society sits at the 50th percentile: it is larger than about 50% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 45th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Charis Club (£21k), Rugeley Musical Theatre Company (£21k) and Burnham Overy Village Hall (£21k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Charity provides opportunities for members to become involved in all aspects of drama through the annual production of two full-length plays and a revue of sketches and songs. The Charity also runs a programme of theatre visits and playreadings and gives members opportunities to become involved in direction, marketing, business skills, and scenery construction.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Charis Club | London | £21k |
| Rugeley Musical Theatre Company | Stafford | £21k |
| Burnham Overy Village Hall | King's Lynn | £21k |
| Adlestrop Village Hall | Gloucestershire | £21k |