Launton Village Players
Analysis
Launton Village Players is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bicester. It was registered in June 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and 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, makes grants to organisations and provides services.
In the financial year ending October 2025, Launton Village Players reported income of £30k and spending of £41k, spending 137% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from October 2021 to October 2025, income grew from £4,906 to £30k (+517%), an average of +58% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to October 2022, when income rose by 178%. 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, Launton Village Players sits at the 60th percentile: it is larger than about 60% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 52nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hart Village Hall Association (£30k), Whaley Bridge Mechanics Institution (£30k) and Daedalus Theatre Company (£30k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
To advance, improve, maintain and develop public education and appreciation of musical and dramatic art and artistic events, in particular by performing or assisting in the performance of musical productions and plays.To support such charitable purposes as the trustees may in their absolute discretion determine by making grants and donations according to the laws of England and Wales
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hart Village Hall Association | Cleveland | £30k |
| Whaley Bridge Mechanics Institution | High Peak | £30k |
| Daedalus Theatre Company | London | £30k |
| Knowbury Memorial Hall | Shropshire | £30k |