Northenden Players Theatre Club
Analysis
Northenden Players Theatre Club is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Manchester. It was registered in November 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science and recreation, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Northenden Players Theatre Club reported income of £52k and spending of £39k, leaving 24% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £13k to £52k (+301%), an average of +42% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2022, when income rose by 395%. Over the whole period it spent 76% 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, Northenden Players Theatre Club sits at the 70th percentile: it is larger than about 70% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 61st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Ashford (Kent) Choral Society (£52k), London Potters (£52k) and Hookwood Memorial Hall Trust (£52k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
We are a local community based theatre group in South Manchester. We present 5 plays per year, and host visiting theatre groups and performers. We welcome new members to learn theatre skills and technical skills. We aim to provide high quality productions at an affordable cost to all.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Ashford (Kent) Choral Society | Kent | £52k |
| London Potters | 167-169 Great Portland Street | £52k |
| Hookwood Memorial Hall Trust | Horley | £52k |
| Dorking and District University of the Third Age | Surrey | £52k |