Market Harborough Drama Society
Analysis
Market Harborough Drama Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Market Harborough. It was registered in June 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 provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending July 2025, Market Harborough Drama Society reported income of £143k and spending of £137k, spending 96% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £25k to £143k (+472%), an average of +55% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income rose by 241%. Over the whole period it spent 100% 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, Market Harborough Drama Society sits at the 82nd percentile: it is larger than about 82% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 76th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Musical Theatre Stafford (£143k), Aston Manor Road Transport Museum Limited (£143k) and Eclipse Theatre Company Ltd (£143k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Owns and operates a theatre on an almost entirely amateur basis. Operates a membership scheme. Selects, produces and presents a season of publically performed plays each year. Provides opportunities to develop theatrical skills. Hires out space to other groups for dramatic productions and other community activities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Musical Theatre Stafford | Stafford | £143k |
| Aston Manor Road Transport Museum Limited | Birmingham | £143k |
| Eclipse Theatre Company Ltd | Sheffield | £143k |
| Burnley Civic Trust | Lancashire | £143k |