Centre Stage London
Analysis
Centre Stage London is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in April 1980, 46 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Centre Stage London reported income of £76k and spending of £81k, spending 107% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £4,674 to £76k (+1516%), an average of +100% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2022, when income rose by 266%. 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, Centre Stage London 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 67th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Grimshaw Arts and Architecture Foundation (£75k), The Broderer's Charity Trust (£76k) and Westleton Village Hall (£75k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We aim to mount at least two musical productions per year. Acting roles are open to anyone and are decided following auditions. We also offer on the job training in lighting, sound and other backstage jobs
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Grimshaw Arts and Architecture Foundation | London | £75k |
| The Broderer's Charity Trust | Trowbridge | £76k |
| Westleton Village Hall | Saxmundham | £75k |
| Church Stretton and South Shropshire Arts Festival | Shropshire | £76k |