The Folkestone - Hythe Operatic and Dramatic Society
Analysis
The Folkestone - Hythe Operatic and Dramatic Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Folkestone. It was registered in October 2018, 8 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 buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Folkestone - Hythe Operatic and Dramatic Society reported income of £456k and spending of £320k, leaving 30% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £181k to £456k (+151%), an average of +26% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 44%. Over the whole period it spent 92% 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, The Folkestone - Hythe Operatic and Dramatic Society sits at the 91st percentile: it is larger than about 91% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 89th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include O/Modernt Foundation (£456k), Venice in Peril Fund CIO (£457k) and The Cyfarthfa Foundation (£455k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To operate as an amateur theatrical society based at the Tower Theatre in Folkestone Kent; to present a varied and high quality programme of amateur plays and musicals; to encourage outside shows to hire the theatre for their presentations; to involve a wide range of Folkestone residents with the theatre, both as audience and as active participants.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| O/Modernt Foundation | London | £456k |
| Venice in Peril Fund CIO | London | £457k |
| The Cyfarthfa Foundation | Pentrebach | £455k |
| Arts Alive in Shropshire and Herefordshire | Shropshire | £457k |