Kyds Youth Drama Society
Analysis
Kyds Youth Drama Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Colchester. It was registered in November 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, economic/community development/employment and recreation, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Kyds Youth Drama Society reported income of £23k and spending of £25k, spending 107% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £9,418 to £23k (+144%), an average of +25% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 265%. Over the whole period it spent 114% 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, Kyds Youth Drama Society sits at the 53rd percentile: it is larger than about 53% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 47th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Henleaze Concert Society (£23k), The Fleet and District Choral Society (£23k) and Rolleston Village Hall (£23k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Charity produces at least two productions each year which are performed to the public. In addition to this, KYDS organises regular workshops for young people to develop their skills in acting, singing and dance which also develop other skills such as confidence, communication skills and teamwork. The Charity also organises fundraising and other community events.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Henleaze Concert Society | Bristol | £23k |
| The Fleet and District Choral Society | Hampshire | £23k |
| Rolleston Village Hall | Nottinghamshire | £23k |
| The Incorporated Association of Organists | Walsall | £23k |