Zenith Youth Theatre Company
Analysis
Zenith Youth Theatre Company is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bath. It was registered in October 2016, 10 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 makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending October 2025, Zenith Youth Theatre Company reported income of £45k and spending of £48k, spending 107% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to October 2025, income grew from £19k to £45k (+136%), an average of +24% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2022, when income rose by 159%. Over the whole period it spent 94% 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, Zenith Youth Theatre Company sits at the 67th percentile: it is larger than about 67% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 59th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include War Memorial Hall at Platt (£45k), Henfield Theatre Company (£45k) and Ribchester Museum of Roman Antiquities (£45k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Zenith Youth Theatre Company have been producing youth musical theatre in Bath since 1963. During this period Zenith has provided many opportunities for teenagers, from a range of backgrounds, to develop skills and confidence. We have an open access policy and to be a member of Zenith the young cast are not required to audition their acting or singing skills.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| War Memorial Hall at Platt | Kent | £45k |
| Henfield Theatre Company | West Sussex | £45k |
| Ribchester Museum of Roman Antiquities | Preston | £45k |
| Chelveston Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund Trust | Wellingborough | £45k |