Romsey Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society (Raods)
Analysis
Romsey Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society (Raods) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Romsey. It was registered in March 2015, 11 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 incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Romsey Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society (Raods) reported income of £398k and spending of £349k, spending 88% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £235k to £398k (+69%), an average of +14% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 53%. Over the whole period it spent 70% 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, Romsey Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society (Raods) sits at the 90th percentile: it is larger than about 90% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 88th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Gingko (£397k), The London Bus Preservation Trust Limited (£398k) and Lewisham Youth Theatre Ltd (£397k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
RAODS produces 12 to 14 shows each year, the programme being a mix of drama, comedy, musicals and pantomime. They also include youth shows. In addition we make the Plaza Theatre (which we wholly own) available to other amateur groups and professional acts.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Gingko | London | £397k |
| The London Bus Preservation Trust Limited | Weybridge | £398k |
| Lewisham Youth Theatre Ltd | London | £397k |
| Experimental Psychology Society | London | £398k |