The Newton Abbot and District Musical Comedy Society
Analysis
The Newton Abbot and District Musical Comedy Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Newton Abbot. It was registered in May 1985, 41 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending May 2025, The Newton Abbot and District Musical Comedy Society reported income of £49k and spending of £62k, spending 126% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2021 to May 2025, income grew from £1,560 to £49k (+3072%), an average of +137% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2022, when income rose by 1858%. Over the whole period it spent 110% 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 Newton Abbot and District Musical Comedy Society sits at the 69th percentile: it is larger than about 69% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 60th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Athelstan Museum Malmesbury (£49k), Harrogate Arts and Mercer Gallery Development Trust (£49k) and The Gane Charitable Trust (£49k).
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
Providing musical entertainment in the form of Musicals and Pantomimes at a reasonable cost for the community in and around the town of Newton Abbot, Devon.Also giving the opportunity for young people between the ages of 7 and 17 to learn acting and singing techniques and to perform as a group, musical shows in a theatre environment for a live audience.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Athelstan Museum Malmesbury | Malmesbury | £49k |
| Harrogate Arts and Mercer Gallery Development Trust | North Yorkshire | £49k |
| The Gane Charitable Trust | Bristol | £49k |
| Theatre in the Quarter | Chester | £50k |