Todmorden Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society
Analysis
Todmorden Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Todmorden. It was registered in May 2018, 8 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending July 2025, Todmorden Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society reported income of £377k and spending of £562k, spending 149% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £80k to £377k (+371%), an average of +47% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2024, when income rose by 218%. Over the whole period it spent 119% 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, Todmorden Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society 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 City Discovery Centre (£377k), Leigh Building Preservation Trust Limited (£377k) and The Teddington Theatre Club Limited (£377k).
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
We operate Todmorden Hippodrome as a volunteer-led theatre and community venue. We stage drama and musical theatre, run a thriving youth theatre and community cinema, host visiting productions and local events, and provide accessible spaces and creative opportunities that bring people together, develop skills and enrich life across our community.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| City Discovery Centre | Milton Keynes | £377k |
| Leigh Building Preservation Trust Limited | Leigh | £377k |
| The Teddington Theatre Club Limited | Hampton | £377k |
| Upper Teesdale Community Association | County Durham | £378k |