The Dods
Analysis
The Dods is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Dursley. It was registered in August 2021, 5 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 provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending June 2025, The Dods reported income of £67k and spending of £65k, spending 96% of its income. Across the 4 years on record, from June 2022 to June 2025, income grew from £33k to £67k (+102%), an average of +26% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2023, when income rose by 133%. Over the whole period it spent 89% 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 Dods sits at the 74th percentile: it is larger than about 74% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 65th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Digital - Works (£67k), Arkenstall's Centre (£67k) and Bramhall Village Club (£67k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The production and performance of drama, both spoken and musical, for the entertainment and enlightenment of the local populace
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Digital - Works | London | £67k |
| Arkenstall's Centre | Ely | £67k |
| Bramhall Village Club | Cheshire | £67k |
| Waterworks Museum - Hereford | Hereford | £67k |