Alton Operatic and Dramatic Society
Analysis
Alton Operatic and Dramatic Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Alton. It was registered in February 1972, 54 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Alton Operatic and Dramatic Society reported income of £17k and spending of £20k, spending 115% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £2,054 to £17k (+740%), an average of +70% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2022, when income rose by 412%. Over the whole period it spent 96% 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, Alton Operatic and Dramatic Society 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 41st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Kew Wind Orchestra (£17k), Parents and Friends of St Paul's C E School Brighton (£17k) and Tewkesbury Town Band (£17k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We produce, one musical show in May and one Play in November. We may occasionally put on another short show or review. We have other social events throughout the year for members and friends to raise funds.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Kew Wind Orchestra | Surrey | £17k |
| Parents and Friends of St Paul's C E School Brighton | Brighton | £17k |
| Tewkesbury Town Band | Gloucestershire | £17k |
| Milton Lilbourne Village Hall and Recreation Ground Charity | Wiltshire | £17k |