Babbling Vagabonds Limited
Analysis
Babbling Vagabonds Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Belper. It was registered in October 2022, 4 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 04116275). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Babbling Vagabonds Limited reported income of £106k and spending of £133k, spending 125% of what it took in. Across the 2 years on record, from March 2024 to March 2025, income fell from £115k to £106k (-7.9%), an average of -7.9% a year. Over the whole period it spent 98% 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, Babbling Vagabonds Limited sits at the 79th percentile: it is larger than about 79% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 72nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Chiltern University of the Third Age (£106k), The National Jazz Archive (£106k) and Epsom Choral Society (£106k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Babbling Vagabonds are a storytelling theatre company based in Buxton, Derbyshire. We make theatrical experiences and deliver workshops for all the family. Our work is underpinned by the belief that live theatre and high quality participatory events have the power to create memorable, life-changing moments for everyone, regardless of age or experience.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Chiltern University of the Third Age | Bucks | £106k |
| The National Jazz Archive | Loughton | £106k |
| Epsom Choral Society | Surrey | £106k |
| Barnstaple Musical Comedy & Dramatic Society Limited | Pottington Business Park | £106k |