Bridlington Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society
Analysis
Bridlington Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in East Yorkshire. It was registered in May 1964, 62 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science and amateur sport, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides human resources and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Bridlington Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society reported income of £72k and spending of £62k, spending 87% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £48k to £72k (+49%), an average of +10% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 103%. Over the whole period it spent 69% 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, Bridlington Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society sits at the 75th percentile: it is larger than about 75% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 66th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Sidrama Ltd (£72k), Mid Cheshire Musical Theatre Company (£72k) and Wiltshire Rural Music School Limited (£71k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The society exists to present all types of entertainment which are suitable for audiences. Each year we present shows (5) and plays (3) together with shows we bring in to help with our finances. The theatre is used also by learning difficulty groups , local dance schools and our own youth group.( 35 children)
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Sidrama Ltd | Sittingbourne | £72k |
| Mid Cheshire Musical Theatre Company | Cheshire | £72k |
| Wiltshire Rural Music School Limited | Wiltshire | £71k |
| The Arden Theatre Group | Faversham | £72k |