The Drury Lane Theatrical Fund
Analysis
The Drury Lane Theatrical Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leicester. It was registered in September 1962, 64 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it makes grants to individuals.
In the financial year ending January 2026, The Drury Lane Theatrical Fund reported income of £65k and spending of £87k, spending 134% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from January 2022 to January 2026, income fell from £67k to £65k (-3.3%), an average of -0.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to January 2026, when income dropped by 18%. Over the whole period it spent 102% 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 Drury Lane Theatrical Fund sits at the 73rd percentile: it is larger than about 73% 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 Southwell and District, Nottinghamshire U3a (£65k), Hindmarsh Village Hall (£65k) and Cheshire Youth Pantomime Society (£65k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The DLTF was established to help members who have worked at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, either as performers or stage management. Payments are made on their age, retirement or on ceasing work through ill-health or accident. Other grants may be made at the directors discretion.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Southwell and District, Nottinghamshire U3a | Nottinghamshire | £65k |
| Hindmarsh Village Hall | Northumberland | £65k |
| Cheshire Youth Pantomime Society | 41 Fulshaw Park South | £65k |
| Nance Mill Engines Preservation Association | Cornwall | £65k |