Acting for Others
Analysis
Acting for Others is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in May 2023, 3 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, which this site groups under grant-making and general purposes. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to organisations and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Acting for Others reported income of £211k and spending of £325k, spending 154% of what it took in. Over the whole period it spent 154% of the income it received.
Among 5,976 England and Wales charities whose main cause is grant-making and general purposes and that reported income, Acting for Others sits at the 87th percentile: it is larger than about 87% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 82nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Council for Voluntary Service West Lancashire (£211k), Manolo Blahnik Foundation (£211k) and Bicester Christian Action Limited (£210k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Acting for Others (formerly The Combined Theatrical Charities Appeals Council - Acting fro Others) provides financial and emotional support to all in the theatrical professions in times of need through a network of 14 member charities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Council for Voluntary Service West Lancashire | Lancashire | £211k |
| Manolo Blahnik Foundation | London | £211k |
| Bicester Christian Action Limited | Bicester | £210k |
| The Adint Charitable Trust | Gloucestershire | £212k |