Dryburn Theatrical Workshop
Analysis
Dryburn Theatrical Workshop is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Chester Le Street. It was registered in December 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 services.
In the financial year ending August 2026, Dryburn Theatrical Workshop reported income of £62k and spending of £70k, spending 112% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2022 to August 2026, income grew from £26k to £62k (+138%), an average of +24% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2023, when income rose by 63%. Over the whole period it spent 95% 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, Dryburn Theatrical Workshop sits at the 73rd percentile: it is larger than about 73% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 64th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Marching Band Association UK (£62k), Pyrford Village War Memorial Hall (£62k) and Chilham Village Hall (£62k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
Dryburn Theatrical Workshop is an enthusiastic amateur theatre group, based in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, which has been performing for over 45 years. We perform a pantomime in January, a musical in June and a play in September. We have over 70 members, aged 11 and upwards. As a group, we bring together an eclectic mix of talented local people, keen to learn and entertain.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Marching Band Association UK | Nottinghamshire | £62k |
| Pyrford Village War Memorial Hall | Surrey | £62k |
| Chilham Village Hall | Kent | £62k |
| South London Community Music | London | £62k |