Bath Operatic and Dramatic Society
Analysis
Bath Operatic and Dramatic Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bath. It was registered in March 2023, 3 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 other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Bath Operatic and Dramatic Society reported income of £149k and spending of £118k, leaving 21% of income unspent that year. Across the 2 years on record, from April 2024 to April 2025, income grew from £113k to £149k (+31%), an average of +31% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2025, when income rose by 31%. 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, Bath Operatic and Dramatic Society sits at the 83rd percentile: it is larger than about 83% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 77th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Conwy Arts Trust (£149k), Dartford Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society (£149k) and Limehouse Town Hall Consortium Trust (£149k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To advance the education of the public in theatrical arts (music, drama and dance) by the provision of quality amateur theatre productions in Bath.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Conwy Arts Trust | Conwy | £149k |
| Dartford Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society | Dartford | £149k |
| Limehouse Town Hall Consortium Trust | London | £149k |
| The Courtyard Arts and Community Centre | Hertford | £149k |