The Friends of Centre Stage
Analysis
The Friends of Centre Stage is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Kent. It was registered in November 2022, 4 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals and provides other finance.
In the financial year ending April 2025, The Friends of Centre Stage reported income of £15k and spending of £17k, spending 117% of what it took in. Across the 2 years on record, from April 2024 to April 2025, income fell from £22k to £15k (-32%), an average of -32% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2025, when income dropped by 32%. Over the whole period it spent 78% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, The Friends of Centre Stage sits at the 45th percentile: it is larger than about 45% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 38th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Friends of Slingsby C. P. School (£15k), Woodborough School PTA (£15k) and Friends of South Baddesley School (£15k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Friends of Centre Stage exists to ensure all children and young adults can access the wonderful world of musical theatre at, or through, Centre Stage Theatre Academy (CSTA). We provide equipment and funding to CSTA to enhance their offering to all students as well as grant funding for those who would otherwise be unable to afford to attend.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Slingsby C. P. School | York | £15k |
| Woodborough School PTA | Wiltshire | £15k |
| Friends of South Baddesley School | Hampshire | £15k |
| Friends Association of Barford School | Warwick | £15k |